ATI PN Mental Health Proctored Exam A
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ATI PN Mental Health Proctored Exam A A nurse is caring for a patient who gave birth to a stillborn baby. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? - "I'll stay with you just in c... ase you want to talk." - This response indicates the nurse’s interest in the client and a desire to understand the client’s feelings. A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is assessing a client who sustained injuries 12 hours ago following a motor-vehicle crash. The client’s admission blood alcohol level was 325 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing alcohol withdrawal? - BP 154/96 mm Hg - Physical manifestations of alcohol withdrawal occur in addition to psychological effects. A client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal is expected to have hypertension, tachycardia, and fever greater than 38.3°C (101°F). It will be important for the nurse to rule out infection in the client who has fever. A nurse is teaching a family member and a client who has a sew diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and is to start taking donepezil. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - "Take this medication in the evening at bedtime." - The client should take this medication in the evening for optimal effectiveness. - A client should never double the dose after a missed dose due to adverse effects of the medication but should notify the provider. Chewing, crushing, or splitting the medication can affect the absorption of the medication. If the client has difficulty swallowing, the provider can prescribe orally disintegrating tablets. A nurse is discussing a 12-step program with a patient who has alcohol use disorder and is in an acute care facility undergoing detoxification. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? - The client should obtain a sponsor before discharge for an increased chance of recovery. - This is because the client-sponsor relationship has been shown to increase program attendance and the chances of recovery. [Show More]
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