ATI RN
ATI RN Mental health 2019 NGN II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client. The nurse should identify that which of the following conditions places the client at an increased risk for developing delirium?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An elevated WBC count suggests infection or inflammation common delirium triggers requiring attention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an alcohol rehabilitation facility is creating a discharge plan for a client who has alcohol use disorder. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Self-help groups provide ongoing support critical for maintaining sobriety post-discharge.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who receives lamotrigine daily for bipolar disorder and reports a rash on his arm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lamotrigine can cause serious skin reactions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. Any rash should be taken seriously and the medication should be withheld immediately to prevent potential severe reactions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The client's employer calls to discuss the client's condition.Which of the following is the appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Consulting the client respects their privacy and autonomy ensuring control over health information disclosure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a personality disorder and is using transference to cope. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reacting to the nurse as though she were his mother is indicative of transference where the client projects feelings or attitudes from past relationships onto the nurse.