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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client who has anorexia nervosa and began treatment 1 month ago. Which of the following findings indicates the client's adherence to the treatment plan?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Following cooking blogs suggests engagement with food, a positive treatment sign. Low potassium (
B), perfectionism insight (
C), and BMI 14 (
D) indicate ongoing issues, not adherence.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse manager is observing a newly licensed nurse preparing to administer an IM medication to a client who is manic and refuses the medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse manager take first?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Verbal de-escalation prioritizes communication to calm the client, avoiding restraints (
B), stopping administration (
C), or discussing purpose (
D) before reducing agitation.

Question 3 of 5

An older adult client is brought to the mental health clinic by her daughter. The daughter reports that her mother is not eating and seems uninterested in routine activities. The daughter states, 'I'm so worried that my mother is depressed.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Asking for reasons encourages the daughter to share observations, aiding assessment. Dismissing concerns (
A), generalizing depression (
B), or minimizing worry (
C) does not facilitate understanding the situation.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is taking clozapine. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Sore throat may indicate agranulocytosis, a life-threatening clozapine side effect, requiring immediate reporting. Elevated glucose (
A), tachycardia (
B), and nausea (
C) are less urgent.

Question 5 of 5

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