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Quizlet Mental Health ATI Questions
Question 1 of 4
The nurse is caring for a client with schizoid personality trait. When developing the plan of care for the client, which of the following would the nurse most likely include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Social skills training. Clients with schizoid personality traits often struggle with forming and maintaining social relationships. Social skills training can help them improve their ability to interact with others, which is a key component of their care. Anger management training (B) is not typically a priority for clients with schizoid personality traits as they tend to avoid emotional expression. Relaxation techniques (C) may be helpful for managing anxiety but may not directly address the client's social difficulties. Coping skills training (D) is broad and may not specifically target the social deficits of clients with schizoid personality traits.
Question 2 of 4
A daughter brings her mother, who has Alzheimer's disease, to the clinic. The client has been taking a cholinesterase inhibitor medication for 1 month. When assessing the client, the nurse would be alert for the possibility of which side effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Gastrointestinal distress. Cholinesterase inhibitors, commonly used to treat Alzheimer's disease, can cause gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. This occurs due to the increased cholinergic activity in the gastrointestinal tract. Monitoring for gastrointestinal distress is crucial to ensure the client's well-being and may require dose adjustments or additional interventions. Incorrect choices: B: Mild headache - Cholinesterase inhibitors are not typically associated with causing headaches as a side effect. C: Muscle tics - Cholinesterase inhibitors do not typically cause muscle tics as a side effect. D: Blurred vision - While blurred vision can be a side effect of some medications, it is not commonly associated with cholinesterase inhibitors used in Alzheimer's disease treatment.
Question 3 of 4
A nurse is working with a forensic client on early recognition. On which area would the nurse and client focus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Aggressive behavior signals. In forensic settings, early recognition of aggressive behavior signals is crucial for preventing potential harm. The nurse and client would focus on identifying triggers, developing coping strategies, and establishing safety plans. This approach aligns with the proactive nature of forensic nursing to prevent escalation of violence. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because medication side effects, informed consent violations, and discharge needs are important but not directly related to early recognition of potential violence in forensic settings.
Question 4 of 4
Nurse is performing dressing change for client with a sacral wound using negative pressure wound therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: First, the nurse should prioritize safety and infection control by donning sterile gloves to prevent contamination during the dressing change. This is essential to maintain asepsis and prevent wound infection. Applying skin preparation (A) can wait until after the gloves are on. Normal saline (B) is typically used during wound cleaning but is not the first step. Determining pain level (D) is important but not the immediate priority for this procedure.