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ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse at a college campus mental health counseling center is caring for a student who just failed an examination. The student spends the session berating the teacher and the course. The nurse should recognize this behavior as which of the following defense mechanisms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Projecting failure onto the teacher avoids personal responsibility.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying triggers informs targeted care for OCD behaviors.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a preschooler who has eczema. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Topical corticosteroids reduce inflammation and itching in eczema.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has bipolar disorder and will be discharged with a prescription for lithium. The nurse should teach the client that which of the following factors puts her at risk for lithium toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excessive exercise and sweating can cause dehydration increasing lithium toxicity risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and attempted suicide. The client tells the nurse,I should have died because I am totally worthless. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reflecting the client's feelings shows empathy and encourages further discussion.