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ATI Custom NUR 316 Fall 2023 1MHE Module 4 - 1st 5 units Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an outpatient facility is teaching a client about the development of mental illness. Which of the following statements by the nurse describes the role of a vulnerability gene?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A vulnerability gene is a variant that increases the risk for the development of a specific mental illness. It does not guarantee the development of the illness, but it increases susceptibility.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing excessive anxiety and worry in response to a variety of circumstances and is unable to control their sense of worry. The nurse should identify that these manifestations indicate which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive anxiety and worry about a number of events or activities. The individual finds it difficult to control the worry.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning discharge for a client who has schizophrenia and reports 'I don't have a place to live.' Which of the following referrals should the nurse request from the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Furosemide is a diuretic that helps reduce fluid retention. Swelling in the hands and feet may indicate that the medication is not working effectively.Aspirin is not specifically related to the use of furosemide. If headaches occur, the client should consult with their healthcare provider for appropriate treatment.Furosemide can cause the body to lose potassium along with excess fluid. Eating foods high in potassium can help prevent hypokalemia (low potassium levels)23.Taking furosemide at bedtime could result in nocturia (excessive urination at night). It’s generally recommended to take it in the morning.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on an acute care mental health unit is examining the belongings of a client who is being admitted following a suicide attempt. Which of the following belongings should the nurse ask the client's partner to take back home?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A necklace could pose a risk for self-harm (e.g., strangulation) in a client admitted following a suicide attempt, unlike the other items which are generally safe.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking fluphenazine and is experiencing tardive dyskinesia. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Valbenazine is a medication approved by the FDA for treating tardive dyskinesia.