ATI RN
Behavioral Health Nursing Care Plans Questions
Question 1 of 5
Respite care is best suited for
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who has undergone exploratory laparotomy. Which of the following postop findings should the nurse report to the physician?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
In which disease, electro convulsive therapy is generally not used-
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ECT is contraindicated in neurotic depression (Option C), a milder, anxiety-based condition not typically warranting such an invasive treatment. It’s effective for psychotic severe depression (A), postpartum severe depression (B), and unipolar/bipolar severe depression (D), per APA guidelines, especially when refractory to medication.
Question 4 of 5
A psychiatric clinical nurse specialist uses cognitive therapy techniques with a patient with anorexia nervosa. Which statement by the nurse supports this type of therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A victim of domestic abuse is treated for a detached retina. The patient tells the nurse, 'My partner only abuses me when intoxicated. I’ve considered going to a safe house, but I was brought up to believe you stay together, no matter what happens. I always receive an apology and I can tell my spouse feels bad after hitting me.' Which nursing diagnosis has priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.