ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving acute care for the treatment of a substance use disorder. With which of the following actions is the nurse demonstrating the ethical principle of veracity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Veracity involves truthful communication; reinforcing medication adverse effects ensures the client is fully informed, aligning with this principle.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has bipolar disorder and has a new prescription for lithium. To address possible adverse effects, the nurse should include that which of the following laboratory values will be monitored while the client is taking this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lithium affects sodium balance and renal function; monitoring sodium levels prevents hyponatremia, a key adverse effect, unlike liver enzymes, uric acid, or ESR.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who started taking haloperidol decanoate 125 mg IM 1 month ago. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse address?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Haloperidol increases photosensitivity; spending hours in the sun risks skin reactions. The nurse should educate on sun protection. Other statements reflect safe practices.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking lithium. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as early manifestations of lithium toxicity? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Early lithium toxicity includes incoordination (
A), nausea (
C), and confusion (E) due to neurological and gastrointestinal effects; polyuria (
B) is later, and convulsions (
D) indicate severe toxicity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who states, 'I am so worried about everything, and I can’t seem to sit still, even when I eat.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inviting discussion about worries encourages expression and assessment of anxiety, fostering a therapeutic response unlike dismissal, minimization, or directive focus on eating.