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ATI RN Mental health 2019 NGN II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who repeatedly falsifies psychological symptoms to assume the role of a sick person. What statement is commonly associated with this behavior?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Seeking attention through falsified symptoms aligns with factitious disorder behavior.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a newly admitted client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Structured meal times promote regular eating habits critical for managing anorexia nervosa.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to a mental health facility after attempting suicide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Building trust through rapport facilitates open communication essential for assessing and addressing suicide risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing for an interprofessional team meeting regarding a newly admitted client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following findings obtained during the initial assessment is the priority to report to other disciplines?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Psychomotor retardation may indicate severe depression or suicide risk requiring urgent team attention.
Question 5 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: C
Rationale: Exploring the daughter's concerns validates her worries and gathers specific symptom details.