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ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has Hirschsprung disease and is scheduled for initial surgery. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recognizing the temporary ostomy shows understanding of Hirschsprung surgery.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying triggers informs targeted care for OCD behaviors.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a preschooler who has a calcium level of 8.0 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low calcium levels can cause muscle tremors due to neuromuscular irritability.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a PACU is admitting a client who is postoperative following anesthesia from the waist down. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take to prevent aspiration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suctioning removes secretions reducing aspiration risk post-anesthesia.