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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Group activities alleviate isolation and promote belonging, improving mood. Bright light at night (
B) disrupts sleep, discouraging anger (
C) suppresses emotions, and physical activity (
D) depends on client condition, making it less immediate.

Question 2 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who states that she was beaten and sexually assaulted by her partner. After a rapid assessment, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take next?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A trained advocate supports the client’s safety and emotional needs post-assault, a priority. Pregnancy testing (
A), STI prophylaxis (
C), and mental health consultation (
D) follow after support.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing electroconvulsive therapy. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: This task can be delegated to assistive personnel (AP). Ambulation assistance is within the AP's scope of practice, provided the nurse has assessed the client's stability beforehand. Checking the client's condition (
A) requires assessment skills, witnessing consent (
C) must be done by a licensed provider, and administering medication (
D) is a nursing responsibility.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who receives lamotrigine daily for bipolar disorder and reports a rash on his arm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Withholding lamotrigine is critical due to the risk of severe rashes like Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Cream (
A), detergent questions (
B), and assuming temporariness (
D) delay necessary action.

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