ATI RN Mental Health Proctored Exam 2020
1. A nurse is caring for a client whose child has a terminal illness. The
client requests information abouthow to deal with the upcoming loss.
Which of the following statements
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ATI RN Mental Health Proctored Exam 2020
1. A nurse is caring for a client whose child has a terminal illness. The
client requests information abouthow to deal with the upcoming loss.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make:
a. "It will be better for you to keep busy to avoid thinking about your
child's death."
Encouraging the client to avoid thinking about the child's death will
not allow the client to beginanticipatory grieving.
b. "You will complete the grieving process about a
year after your child's death."The grief process
has no timeline. It varies for each individual.
c. "The grief process will start once your child actually dies."
The client can begin anticipatory grieving during the child's illness.
d. "It is not uncommon to feel angry toward yourself or others."
Feelings of blame and anger towards oneself or others are an
expected reaction when a client is experiencing a loss.
2. A nurse is teaching a client who has bipolar disorder and a
prescription for lithium. Which of thefollowing instructions should
the nurse include in the teaching?
a. "Take this medication with food."
Lithium can cause gastrointestinal distress. Therefore, this
medication should be taken with food.
b.
c.
d.
"Reduce sodium intake to 1,000 milligrams each day."
The client should maintain an adequate and consistent sodium intake to
decrease the risk for lithiumtoxicity. The recommended sodium intake for
adults is 1,500 mg/day.
"Limit fluid intake to 1,200 milliliters each day."
The client should consume 2,000 to 3,000 mL/day of fluids during
initial treatment with lithium. "Be aware that this medication can be
addictive."
Lithium is not classified as an addictive medication.
3. A nurse is planning care for four clients in a mental health facility.
Which of the following clients is atthe greatest risk for injury when
performing ADLs
a. A client who has severe Alzheim
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