ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 III

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bulimia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A. Lanugo B. Muscle wasting C. Hypomagnesemia D. Hypokalemia

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Hypokalemia (low potassium) is common in bulimia nervosa due to purging behaviors like vomiting, which depletes electrolytes. Lanugo is more associated with anorexia, and muscle wasting or hypomagnesemia are less characteristic.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has bipolar disorder and whose admission was voluntary. For which of the following interventions should the nurse confirm that the client has given informed consent?

A. Attending a cognitive behavioral therapy class B. Taking an experimental medication C. Participating in a group exercise program D. Receiving light therapy

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Experimental medications require explicit informed consent due to their unapproved status and associated risks, unlike routine interventions like CBT, exercise, or light therapy, which fall under general treatment consent.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a new prescription for haloperidol with a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. The medication may cause ringing in my ears. B. The medication may cause urinary incontinence. C. I may be more sensitive to the sun while taking this medication. D. I may experience a metallic taste while taking this medication.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Haloperidol can cause photosensitivity, increasing sun sensitivity, a known side effect the client correctly identifies. Tinnitus, incontinence, and metallic taste are not typical side effects.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?

A. Decrease the client's dietary potassium. B. Increase the client's daily caloric intake. C. Monitor the client for hypoglycemia. D. Administer the medication with meals.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Administering lithium with meals reduces gastrointestinal side effects like nausea and stabilizes absorption, minimizing peak serum levels. Potassium adjustment, calorie increase, and hypoglycemia monitoring are not standard lithium interventions.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who has antisocial personality disorder and alcohol dependency. The nurse should encourage the client to participate in which of the following groups?

A. Dual diagnosis treatment B. Codependency support C. Psychodrama D. Crisis intervention

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Dual diagnosis treatment addresses both mental health (ASP
D) and substance use (alcohol dependency) concurrently, making it the most suitable group for this client’s needs.

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