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ATI Custom NUR 316 Fall 2023 1MHE Module 4 - 1st 5 units Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is educating a client about possible causes of their depressed mood. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because stress is a common cause of depressed mood. Stress can lead to feelings of sadness and hopelessness. High blood pressure (
B), elevated heart rate (
C), and renal dysfunction (
D) are not typically direct causes of depressed mood. High blood pressure and elevated heart rate are more closely associated with physical health, while renal dysfunction is related to kidney function, not mental health.
Therefore, A is the best choice as it aligns with common triggers of depression.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on an acute care mental health unit is examining the belongings of a client who is being admitted following a suicide attempt. Which of the following belongings should the nurse ask the client's partner to take back home?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Necklace. The nurse should ask the client's partner to take back the necklace because it could potentially be used as a means for self-harm or suicide. Necklaces can be easily manipulated to create ligatures for strangulation. Lace-up tennis shoes, nylon socks, and cotton underwear do not pose the same risk as they cannot be easily used for self-harm in a mental health setting. It is essential to remove any items that could pose a danger to the client's safety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is covering a phone triage line for trauma and crisis support. A client on the phone asks, 'Can you help me understand how trauma-related disorders develop?' Which of the following responses by should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event can result in developing a trauma-related disorder. Trauma-related disorders, such as PTSD, can develop following exposure to a traumatic event. This can result in a range of symptoms and difficulties in coping.
Choice A is incorrect because trauma-related disorders can result from various types of trauma, not just physical harm.
Choice B is incorrect as trauma-related disorders are not solely genetic.
Choice D is incorrect as while brain chemistry can play a role in mental health, it is not the sole cause of trauma-related disorders.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a comorbidity to this condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Diabetes mellitus. Schizophrenia is associated with an increased risk of metabolic disorders like diabetes due to factors such as poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, and antipsychotic medication side effects. Cancer (
A), osteoarthritis (
B), and Alzheimer's disease (
C) are not typically recognized as comorbidities of schizophrenia. These conditions may coexist with schizophrenia in some cases, but they are not directly linked to the disorder's pathophysiology.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing excessive anxiety and worry in response to a variety of circumstances and is unable to control their sense of worry. The nurse should identify that these manifestations indicate which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Generalized anxiety disorder. This is because the client is experiencing excessive anxiety and worry in response to various situations, which are key features of generalized anxiety disorder. The client is also unable to control their sense of worry, which is a common symptom of this disorder.
Option A is incorrect as it simply acknowledges the concerns of the client without providing a diagnosis. Option B, agoraphobia, is incorrect as it specifically refers to fear or avoidance of situations where escape may be difficult. Option C, panic disorder, is incorrect as it is characterized by sudden and repeated panic attacks.
In summary, the client's symptoms point towards generalized anxiety disorder due to the pervasive worry and inability to control it, making this the most appropriate diagnosis.