ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED (COMBINED) LATEST UPDATES 2023 QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS| RATIONALE |GUARANTEE A+ SCORE GUIDE

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ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED (COMBINED) LATEST UPDATES 2023 QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS| RATIONALE |GUARANTEE A+ SCORE GUIDE A nurse is preparing to obtain a nursing history from a client wh... o has a new diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. Which of the following questions are appropriate for the nurse to include in the assessment? {{Correct Ans- "What is your relationship like with your family?" "Would you describe your current eating habits?" "Can you discuss your feelings about your appearance?" Rationale: A family history of a client who has anorexia should include an assessment of family and interpersonal relationships. You should also assess for the client's current eating habits, and the client's perception of the issue. A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has anorexia nervosa with recent rapid weight loss and a current weight of 90 lbs. Which of the following statements indicates the client is experiencing the cognitive distortion of catastrophizing? {{Correct Ans- "Life isn't worth living if I gain weight." Rationale: Catastrophizing means that the client's perception of her appearance or situation is much worse than her current condition. A nurse is performing an admission assessment of a client who has bulimia nervosa with purging behavior. Which of the following is an expected finding? {{Correct Ans- Hypokalemia Slightly elevated body weight Rationale: A client who has a bulimia nervosa disorder will be hypokalemic, will maintain a weight within a normal range or slightly higher; they will not have a period (amenorrhea), and a patchy skin (mottling of skin). A nurse is caring for a client who has bulimia nervosa and who has stopped purging behavior. The client tells the nurse that she is afraid she is going to gain weight. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? {{Correct Ans- "I understand you have concerns about your weight, but first, let's talk about your recent accomplishments." Rationale: A nurse should focus on the patient's accomplishments, which helps promote self-esteem and self-image. A nurse on an acute care unit is planning care for a client who has anorexia nervosa with binge-eating and purging behavior. Which of the following nursing actions is appropriate to include in the client's plan of care? {{Correct Ans- Implement one-to-one observation during meal times. Rationale: A nurse should closely monitor the client during and after meals to prevent purging. It may necessitate accompanying the patient to the restroom. A patient should also have a highly structured milieu, including meal times. The client should not eat foods high in fat and gas-producing at the start of a treatment. A positive approach should also be used which includes rewards, such as when completing meals or consuming a set number of calories. A nurse is caring for a client who is on lithium therapy. The client states that he wants to take ibuprofen for osteoarthritis pain relief. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate? A. "That is a good choice. Ibuprofen does not interact with lithium." B. "Regular aspirin would be a better choice than ibuprofen." C. "Lithium decreases the effectiveness of ibuprofen." D. "The ibuprofen will make your lithium level fall too low." {{Correct Ans- B A nurse is discussing routine follow-up needs for a client who has a new prescription for valproic acid (Depakote). The nurse should inform the client of the need for routine monitoring of which of the following? A. AST/ALT and LDH B. Creatinine and BUN C. WBC and granulocyte counts D. Serum sodium and potassium {{Correct Ans- A [Show More]

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