ATI PN Mental Health Chamberlain 2023

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

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

A. Psychomotor retardation.B. Decreased self-esteem.C. Euphoria.D. Hallucinations.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Euphoria (
C) is a hallmark of hypomania. Retardation (
A) and low esteem (
B) suggest depression, and hallucinations (
D) are not typical.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is contributing to the care plan for a newly admitted client suffering from severe depressive disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse incorporate into the plan?

A. Encourage the client to make decisions.B. Spend time with the client.C. Provide the client with a selection of activities.D. Play a game of chess with the client.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Spending time (
B) offers support and observation for severe depression. Decisions (
A) and activities (
C) may overwhelm, and chess (
D) requires focus clients may lack.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing auditory hallucinations. What should the nurse say first?

A. I know you hear the voices, but I do not.'B. How often do you hear the voices?'C. What are the voices telling you?'D. The voices are part of your illness.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Asking content (
C) assesses safety risks first. Acknowledging (
A) and frequency (
B) follow, and illness explanation (
D) may dismiss.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute manic episode. Which of the following is the nurse's priority intervention?

A. Protect the client and others from impulsive behavior.B. Maintain the client's contact with family members.C. Discourage the client's inappropriate sexual expression.D. Control the client's use of loud and vulgar language.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Protecting from impulsive behavior (
A) prioritizes safety in mania. Family contact (
B), sexual expression (
C), and language (
D) are secondary to immediate risk.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a female client who is prescribed chlorpromazine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. I will contact my provider if I have difficulty urinating.'B. I might notice an increased frequency of my menstrual cycle.'C. These medications might cause breast tissue to atrophy.'D. I am at a decreased risk for infection while taking these medications.'

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Chlorpromazine’s anticholinergic effects can cause urinary retention, requiring prompt reporting (
A). Menstrual changes (
B), breast atrophy (
C), and reduced infection risk (
D) are not typical effects.

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