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The Rn accepts a transfer to the metal health unit and understands that the client is distractible and is exhibiting a decreased ability to concentrate. The RN only has 15 minutes to talk to the client. To develop treatment plan for this client, which assessment is most important for the RN to obtain?
- Motivation of treatment.
- History of substance use.
- Medicationcompliance.
- Mental status examination. - Correct Answer - D
A male client who recently lost a loved one arrives at the mental health center and tells the RN he is no longer interested is his usual activities and has not slept for several days. Which priority nursing problem should the RN include in the client's plan of care?
- Risk for suicide.
- Sleepdeprivation.
- Situational low self-esteem.
- Social isolation. - Correct Answer – B
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pg. 2 A male client with long history of alcohol dependency arrives in the emergency department describing the feelings of bugs crawling on his body. His blood pressure is 170/102, his pulse rate is 110 bpm, and is blood alcohol level is 0mg/dL. Which prescription should the RN administer?
- Haloperidol (Haldol).
- Thiamine (Vitamin B1).
- Diphenhydramine(Benadryl).
- Lorazepam (Ativan). - Correct Answer - D
A client who refuses antipsychotic medications disrupts group activities, talks with nonsensical words and wanders into client's rooms. The RN decides that the client needs constant observation based on which of these assessment findings?
- Wanders into the clients rooms.
- Refuses antipsychotic medications.
- Talks with nonsensical words.
- Disrupts group activities. - Correct Answer - A
A high school girl reveals to the high school RN that she has been engaging in self- induced vomiting as weight-control measure. Which initial assessment should the RN focus on with this adolescent?
- National percentile of weight and height.
- Frequency of bingeing and purging behaviors.
- Perceptions of family and social relationships.
- School grades and extracurricular activities. - Correct Answer - B 2 / 4
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pg. 3 Narcan was administered to an adult client following a suicide attempt with an overdose of hydrocodone bitartrate (Vicodin). Within 15 minutes, the client is alert and oriented. In planning nursing care, which intervention has the highest priority at this time?
- Encourage the client to increase fluid intake.
- Obtain the client's serum Vicodin level.
- Observe the client for further narcotic effects.
- Determine the client's reason for attempting suicide. - Correct Answer
- C
A client admitted with a closed head injury after a fall has a blood alcohol level of 0.28 (28%) and is difficult to arouse. Which intervention during the first 6 hours following admission should the RN identify as the priority?
- Give lorazepam (Ativan) PRN for signs of withdrawal.
- Administer disulfiram (Antabuse) immediately.
- Place in a side lying position with head of bed elevated.
- Provide thiamine and folate supplements as prescribed. - Correct
Answer - C
The RN is completing the admission assessment of an underweight adolescent who is admitted to a psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of depression. Which finding requires notification to the HCP?
- Potassium level of 2.9 mEq/dl.
- Blood pressure of 110/70 mmHg.
- WBCof10,000mm^3. 3 / 4
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- Body mass index of 21. - Correct Answer - A
The Rn is planning client teaching for a 35-year-old client with alcoholic cirrhosis. Which self-care measure should the RN emphasize for the client's recovery?
- Support group meetings.
- Vitamin B and multivitamin supplements.
- Diet with adequate calories and protein.
- Alcohol abstinence. - Correct Answer - D
A teenager has lost 20 pounds in the last three months is admitted to the hospital with hypotension and tachycardia. The client reports irregular menses and hair loss. Which intervention is most important for the RN to include in the clients plan of care?
- Implement behavioral modification therapy.
- Initiate caloric and nutritional therapy.
- Evaluate the client for low self-esteem.
- Record daily weights and graft trend. - Correct Answer - B
A client is receiving benztropine mesylate (Cogentin) for drug-induced extrapyramidal syndrome (EPS). Which finding indicates that the RN should further evaluate the client?
- Decreased bowel movements.
- Presence of a dry mouth.
- Decreasing hand tremors.
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