ATI Capstone Mental Health Pre -Assessment Quiz: Questions & Answers

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A nurse is caring for a group of older adult clients. Which of the following manifestations indicates one of the clients is experiencing delirium? (Ans- A client attempts to climb out of bed and rep... eatedly states she must get home. A school nurse is speaking to the mother of a 16 year old male adolescent. The mother has concerns about her son. Which of the following statements by the mother should indicate to the nurse that the adolescent is at risk for suicide? (Ans- His favorite teacher committed suicide a few weeks ago. During a group therapy session, a nurse notes several clients using multiple defense mechanisms. Which of the following client statements demonstrates the maladaptive use of regression? (Ans- I don't care about work anymore since I was not given a promotion. A nurse is caring for a client following a suicide attempt. The client has a history of depression, substance abuse, and anorexia nervosa. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? (Ans- Initiating suicide precautions. A nurse is caring for a client who is to undergo electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for the treatment of depression. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to the scheduled ECT? (Select all that apply.) (Ans- Request an ECG. Witness the informed consent. Check the client's blood pressure. A nurse is conducting a group therapy session for several clients. The group is laughing at a joke one of the clients told, when a client who is schizophrenic jumps up and runs out o [Show More]

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