Exam 2: NUR2459 / NUR 2459
(Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Mental and Behavioral Health Nursing | Review Guide Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
Question:
A client diagnosed with nyctophobia has recently started systematic desensitization therapy. The nurse understands this therapy will help the client through which of the following technics?
Answer:
The client will gradually be exposed to the situation until do not experience panic level anxiety
Question:
A client diagnosed with a major depressive disorder is considering cognitive behavioral therapy. The client asks the nurse how this therapy would help alleviate depressive thoughts. What is the best response by the nurse?
Answer:
`The therapy helps you learn to think more positively, and thereby reduces depressive thoughts and symptoms. 1 / 3
Question:
Which are the nursing interventions that are most effective when caring for a client who is very suspicious and experiences delusion of persecution ( SATA)
Answer:
Use the same staff as much as possible Avoid laughing or whispering where the client can see but not hear you Encourage the client to elaborate on the plot against them
Question:
A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia and has been treated with a first-generation antipsychotic. Which of the following findings should the nurse document as a manifestation of akathisia?
Answer:
Constant tapping of feet when sitting
Question:
The nurse responsible for assessing for extrapyramidal side effects in a client taking chlorpromazine. Which of the following would be included as part of this assessment? (Select all that apply.)
Answer:
Akathisia Acute dystonia Tardive Dyskinesia
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Question:
In an acute phase of major depression, which statement by the client expresses their outlook on life the?
Answer:
"I deserve to be this way."
Question:
The nurse is caring for a patient who experiences orthostatic hypotension related to taking chlorpromazine. The nurse should suggest which of the following interventions for managing this side effect?
Answer:
Sit on the side of the bed before standing up.
Question:
A 39-year-old woman is recently divorced and is learning to cope with additional stressors. Which of the following best demonstrate(s) that she is utilizing positive coping strategies to manage her stress? (Select all that apply).
Answer:
Starting an exercise program Using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques
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