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Question 1 of 5

A nurse in a mental health clinic is collecting data from a client to determine the client’s risk for suicide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for suicide? (Select all that apply)

Correct Answer: A,B,D,E

Rationale: Guns (
A), past attempts (
B), alcohol disorder (
D), and terminal illness (E) increase suicide risk. Marriage (
C) is typically protective unless troubled.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse on a mental health unit is assisting with developing an in-service for staff members about legal issues. Which of the following examples should the nurse include as an example of libel?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Libel is written defamation; false documentation fits this. A is negligence, B is battery, and C is assault.

Question 3 of 5

A client is becoming increasingly agitated, anxious, and tense. The nurse notes a clenched jaw and a change in the pitch of the client’s voice. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Verbal de-escalation is the least restrictive first step to manage agitation safely. Restraints (
A), medication (
B), and seclusion (
C) escalate intervention levels.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has bipolar disorder and has a new prescription for lithium. To address possible adverse effects, the nurse should include that which of the following laboratory values will be monitored while the client is taking this medication?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Lithium can elevate uric acid, risking gout, requiring monitoring. Sodium (
A) affects lithium levels but isn’t primary, liver (
B) isn’t key, and ESR (
D) is unrelated.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is scheduled to receive electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following is the nurse's role during the informed consent process?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Witnessing the client signing the form ensures the nurse confirms the client has received and understood all necessary information from the physician, making consent legally valid. Discussing benefits (
A) and alternatives (
D) is the physician’s role, while determining competency (
C) is typically done by a physician or mental health professional.

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