HESI PN Mental Health Exam
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A nurse is planning care for a client following surgical implantation of a VNS device. The nurse should plan to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? (Select all that apply.) 1 / 2
Voice changes.Seizure activity.Disorientation.Dysphagia.Neck pain.
A nurse manager is discussing the care of a client who has a personality disorder with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?“I can promote my client’s sense of control by establishing a schedule.” “I should encourage clients who have a schizoid personality disorder to increase socialization.” “I should practice limit-setting to help prevent client manipulation.” “I should implement assertiveness training with clients who have antisocial personality disorder.” A nurse is caring for a client who has avoidant personality disorder. Which of the following statements is expected from a client who has this type of personality disorder?“I’m scared that you’re going to leave me.” “I’ll go to group therapy if you’ll let me smoke.” “I need to feel that everyone admires me.” “I sometimes feel better if I cut myself.” A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. The client says, “The nurse on the evening shift is always nice! You are the meanest nurse ever!” The nurse should recognize the client’s statement as an example of which of the following defense mechanisms?Regression.Splitting.Undoing.Identification.A nurse is assisting with a court-ordered evaluation of a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.) Demonstrates extreme anxiety when placed in a social situation.Has difficulty making even simple decisions.Attempts to convince other clients to give him their belongings.Becomes agitated if his personal area is not neat and orderly.Blames others for his past and current problems.A charge nurse is preparing a staff education session on personality disorders. Which of the following personality characteristics associated with all of the personality disorders should the charge nurse include in the teaching?Difficulty in getting along with other members of a group.
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