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ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM 2021 - STUDY GUIDE 1.A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder. After discussing the treatment with his partner. The client verbally agrees t... o electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) but will not sign the consent form. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? • Inform the client about the risks of refusing ECT • Cancel the scheduled ECT procedure • Request that the client’s partner sign the consent form • Proceed with preparation for ECT based on implied consent 2. A nurse is caring for a client who recently experienced the unexpected death of his child. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? • Request a prescription for alprazolam for the client • Initiate a referral for the client to receive individual counseling • Asking the client if he is thinking about self-harm • Identify the client ‘s support system. 3.A nurse is interviewing a client who reports ongoing feelings of depression after the death of his siblings 9 months ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? • Explain to the client that the duration of grief is highly variable and can last for years. • Encourage the client to avoid discussing the events surroundings the siblings’ death • Recommend that the client participate in more solitary activities • Caution the client against angry at the sibling [Show More]

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