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ATI RN Custom NURS 120 Psychiatric Nursing FA23 Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to teach a client about his prescription of lithium for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Weekly blood tests during the first month monitor lithium levels to prevent toxicity. Stopping for diarrhea (
A), empty stomach (
B), and low-salt diet (
C) are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is talking with a client who has schizophrenia. Suddenly the client states, 'I'm frightened. Do you hear that? The voices are telling me to do terrible things.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking what the voices say assesses potential danger empathetically. Questioning why (
B), denying voices (
C), or instructing to dismiss them (
D) may invalidate or distress.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for lithium to treat bipolar disorder. The nurse should instruct the client to ensure an adequate intake of which of the following dietary elements?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clients should maintain consistent sodium intake, as low sodium can increase lithium levels, risking toxicity. Vitamin K (
A), potassium (
C), and vitamin C (
D) are not specifically related to lithium management.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is taking haloperidol. The nurse should monitor for which of the following adverse effects of haloperidol?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Extrapyramidal symptoms are common with haloperidol. Hiccups (
B), fever (C, though linked to rare conditions like NMS), and excessive salivation (
D) are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing for the presence of extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) in a client who is taking chlorpromazine. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as EPS? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Muscle spasms (
B), tremors (
C), and fidgeting (D, akathisia) are EPS. Sexual dysfunction (
A) and blurred vision (E) are unrelated to EPS.