HESI RN
RN HESI Mental Health with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The occupational health nurse is working with an employee who was just notified that their child was involved in a motor vehicle collision and taken to the hospital. The employee states, 'I can't believe this. What should I do?' Which response is best for the nurse to provide in this crisis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This response shows empathy and concern for the client's well-being and helps the client take action to cope with the crisis by providing clear, actionable guidance during a distressing situation.
Question 2 of 5
A client who has been taking clozapine reports experiencing a sore throat and has a temperature of 101.9° F (38.8° C). Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Obtaining a CBC is critical to assess for clozapine-induced agranulocytosis, a life-threatening side effect, given the sore throat and fever.
Question 3 of 5
A client with chronic alcoholism receives a prescription for disulfiram. Which client statement indicates that this medication teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding all alcohol-containing products while on disulfiram is crucial to prevent a severe reaction called the disulfiram-alcohol reaction.
Question 4 of 5
A young adult female visits the mental health clinic complaining of diarrhea, headache, and muscle aches. She is afebrile, denies chills, and all laboratory findings are within normal limits. During the physical assessment, the client tells the nurse that her sister thinks she is neurotic and calls her a hypochondriac. Which response is best for the nurse to provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This response encourages the client to express feelings and concerns, providing insight into potential stressors or psychological factors contributing to symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A young adult client is admitted to a psychiatric facility with a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. Which nursing intervention has the highest priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing and reporting the client's electrolyte status is the highest priority as bulimia nervosa can lead to severe electrolyte imbalances, which may result in life-threatening complications.