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ATI Custom NUR 316 Fall 2023 1MHE Module 4 - 1st 5 units Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a comorbidity to this condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diabetes mellitus is a common comorbidity with schizophrenia. Antipsychotic medications can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is educating a client about possible causes of their depressed mood. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stress from a new job could indeed be a cause of a depressed mood. Changes in life circumstances, such as starting a new job, can be stressful and lead to feelings of depression.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is screening children and adolescents for exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACES). Which of the following clients is considered to have experienced an ACE?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Having a parent in prison is considered an ACE. This situation can cause significant stress and instability in a child's life, potentially leading to long-term health and social issues.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is covering a phone triage line for trauma and crisis support. A client on the phone asks, 'Can you help me understand how trauma-related disorders develop?' Which of the following responses by should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event can indeed result in developing a trauma-related disorder. This is because the event can cause significant emotional distress and impact the individual's ability to cope.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing delusions, hallucinations, and alterations in speech. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dopamine antagonists, or antipsychotics, are the primary treatment for schizophrenia. They can reduce delusions and hallucinations.