ATI RN
Behavioral Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has experienced a stroke and exhibits parkinsonian effects. The client's cognition fluctuates. Which of the following types of dementia should the nurse expect the client to have?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Which individual diagnosed with a mental illness may need emergency or involuntary hospitalization for mental illness?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder does not interact with others except when addressed and then only in monosyllables. The nurse wants to show nonjudgmental acceptance and support for the patient. Select the nurse's most effective approach to communication.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, 'Everyone is out to get me!' What is the best way for the nurse to respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with a mood disorder who is taking lithium. Which side effect of lithium should the nurse closely monitor for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.