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ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 5-month-old infant who is scheduled for a lumbar puncture. Which one of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Topical anesthetic reduces pain during the lumbar puncture.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder (BPD). As part of the client's plan of care,the nurse reviews the day's schedule with the client each morning. As the nurse begins to review the schedule with the client the client says Why don't you shut up already? I can read it myself, you know! Which of the following responses should the nurse give the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Addressing the tone sets a boundary respectfully aiding BPD management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant at a well-child visit. The nurse should understand that birth weight typically doubles by what age?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Birth weight typically doubles by 6 months due to rapid growth.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa and overexercises to avoid gaining weight. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging communication about exercise urges supports healthier coping.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized for treatment of bipolar disorder and will be discharged with a prescription for lithium. The nurse's discharge teaching should include information cautioning against which of the following factors that may cause lithium toxicity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diarrhea can cause dehydration increasing lithium levels and risk of toxicity.