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ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with bipolar disorder is refusing to take mood stabilizers due to weight gain. To increase the patient's adherence to a medication regimen what measures could the nurse teach the client? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A ,D, E
Rationale:
Choice A encourages healthier eating habits reducing calorie intake to manage weight gain.
Choice D promotes low-calorie hydration aiding weight control.
Choice E supports physical activity to burn calories and improve mood enhancing adherence.
Choice B is incorrect as dissolving extended-release medications alters their efficacy.
Choice C is incorrect as frequent weighing can cause anxiety and is not recommended for weight management.
Question 2 of 5
A patient in an abusive relationship is hospitalized with abdominal and head trauma caused by their partner. The partner sends flowers to the patient and pizzas for all the staff. Via video chat the partner tearfully begs the patient to forgive them and not press charges. The partner states "I just want you me and the kids to be together. You know you do too." What conclusions can the nurse make about this scenario? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A B E
Rationale: Sending flowers (
A) is undoing to mitigate guilt. The honeymoon phase (
B) involves remorse and gifts. Buying pizza (E) is manipulative.
Choice C lacks evidence.
Choice D is unlikely due to barriers to leaving abusive relationships.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 22-year-old female client who has bulimia nervosa and frequently self-induces vomiting. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A B C E
Rationale:
Choices A B C and E are expected due to hormonal imbalances acid erosion dehydration and malnutrition respectively.
Choice D (icteric sclera) is unrelated to bulimia nervosa indicating liver issues.
Question 4 of 5
A client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder is admitted to a psychiatric unit. Which behavior pattern would the nurse expect to observe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Borderline personality disorder often leads to conflict due to unstable relationships and fear of abandonment.
Choice A is more linked to schizophrenia.
Choice C is not typical as BPD involves intense interactions.
Choice D is more associated with paranoid personality disorder.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a binge-eating disorder. Which of the following statements should the nurse expect from this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Feelings of defeat and shame post-binge are characteristic of binge-eating disorder.
Choice B is incorrect as loss of control is typical.
Choice C is not primary as binges are more emotionally driven.
Choice D is incorrect as binges are not typically rewards but coping mechanisms.