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ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and is constantly picking up after others in the day room. The nurse should recognize that the client uses this behavior to do which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Compulsive behaviors in OCD like picking up after others are performed to reduce anxiety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Repetitive actions rituals short attention and delayed language are common in ASD.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of an infant who has gastroesophageal reflux (GER). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thickening formula reduces reflux episodes in infants with GER.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse caring for a client who has depression observes the client comes to breakfast freshly bathed,wearing clean clothes and with combed and styled hair. Which of the following responses by the nurse is therapeutic?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging grooming recognizes effort without assumptions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep-breathing techniques help manage anxiety by promoting relaxation.