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ATI RN Custom NURS 120 Psychiatric Nursing FA23 Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed clozapine. Which of the following topics should the nurse prepare to discuss with the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adherence to clozapine prevents relapse. Fluid restriction (
B) is unnecessary, RBC counts (
C) are not routine (WBC is for agranulocytosis), and tyramine (
D) relates to MAOIs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a young adult client who has somatic symptom disorder and is being evaluated for chest pain. The client's laboratory results are all within the expected reference ranges, the ECG is unremarkable, and the client has no identified cardiac risk factors. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reassurance supports the client when tests are normal, avoiding invalidation. Flooding therapy (
A) is inappropriate, saying pain isn’t real (
B) dismisses feelings, and invasive testing (
D) is unnecessary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. The client has been wearing the same clothes for the past week and appears unkempt and unbathed. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Offering a choice promotes autonomy and encourages self-care. Confrontation (
A), forcefulness (
C), and ignoring (
D) are unhelpful.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client and notes a serum lithium level of 1.6 mEq/L. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the client to report?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A lithium level of 1.6 mEq/L, above therapeutic range, causes GI discomfort and poor coordination. Lip smacking (
B), jerking movements (
C), and fever (
D) are unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a mental health clinic is conducting a staff education session on schizophrenia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as negative symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Blunt affect (
A) and anhedonia (
C) are negative symptoms. Delusions (
B), hallucinations (
D), and poor judgment (E) are not negative symptoms.