ATI RN Mental Health 2023 with NGN

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has social anxiety disorder. The client reports experiencing feelings of anxiousness that disrupt their sleep. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?

A. Try guided imagery before bedtime.'B. Lie in bed and try to make yourself fall asleep.'C. Eat something substantial before getting ready for bed.'D. Restrict the amount of sleep you are getting.'

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Guided imagery calms anxiety, aiding sleep. Forcing sleep increases frustration, heavy meals disrupt rest, and sleep restriction worsens anxiety.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is preparing to teach a client who has moderate anxiety about what to expect after their upcoming cardiac catheterization. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A. Provide detailed explanations to the client.B. Use short, simple sentences when speaking to the client.C. Avoid asking the client questions.D. Show a 30-minute teaching video to the client.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Using short, simple sentences ensures comprehension without overwhelming an anxious client. Detailed explanations may increase anxiety, avoiding questions hinders engagement, and a long video may be too much to process.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has an alcohol use disorder. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to help prevent relapse?

A. List the negative effects of alcohol use in your life.'B. Attend support group meetings as needed.'C. You can get a prescription for lorazepam to prevent relapse.'D. Revisit familiar places for support.'

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Listing negative effects reinforces motivation to stay sober by highlighting consequences. 'As needed' lacks structure, lorazepam risks dependence, and familiar places may trigger cravings.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who states, 'I have been having trouble sleeping for the last several months.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A. You should avoid stressful activities prior to going to sleep.'B. You should plan to exercise 2 hours before going to sleep.'C. You should take a 2-hour nap during the afternoon.'D. You should relax by watching a television show in bed before going to sleep.'

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Avoiding stress before sleep promotes relaxation and good sleep hygiene. Late exercise stimulates, long naps disrupt night sleep, and TV in bed hinders rest.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse in a rehabilitation center is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following actions by the client indicates mania?

A. The client is constantly talking.B. The client displays memory loss.C. The client is sleeping over 10 hours a day.D. The client expresses feelings of inferiority.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Constant talking (pressured speech) reflects mania’s increased energy. Memory loss isn’t specific to mania, excessive sleep indicates depression, and inferiority aligns with depressive episodes, not mania.

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