HESI RN
RN Hesi Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A female client with bulimia is admitted to the mental health unit after she disclosed to a friend that she purges after meals. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing weight, vital signs, and electrolytes is critical to identify life-threatening complications of bulimia, taking precedence over other interventions.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital with suicidal ideation. When completing the health history and admission assessment interview, which client comment is most important for the nurse to document?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Access to firearms is a significant risk factor for suicide, making it critical to document. Other comments are relevant but less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing dietary instructions for a client who is being discharged after passing a calcium oxalate renal stone. Which food should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spinach is high in oxalates, contributing to calcium oxalate stone formation. Sweet potatoes, bananas, and fish are generally safe.
Question 4 of 5
A young adult client with a recent diagnosis of bipolar disorder takes lithium carbonate daily. The client informed the school nurse of the desire to live away from home to attend college after graduating in one month. Which information is most important for the nurse to provide the client and his family?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Routine monitoring of serum lithium levels is crucial to ensure therapeutic levels and prevent lithium toxicity, especially critical for a newly diagnosed client transitioning to college.
Question 5 of 5
A client with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is preparing for discharge following a transurethral needle ablation (TUNA). Which information should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting pink-tinged hematuria is critical to monitor for complications post-TUNA. Spirometry, urinary stream monitoring, and activity restriction are not specific to TUNA discharge.