ATI RN Mental Health 2019 NGN II Proctored Exam Practice Questions

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• Random blood glucose 130 mg/dL.
• Nausea.
• Heart rate 104/min.
• Sore throat.

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• Alcohol.
• Heroin.
• Opium.
• Cocaine.

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• A client who has bipolar disorder and is speaking loudly.
• A client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing olfactory hallucinations.
• A client who is taking clozapine and reports a sore throat.
• A client who is taking lithium and reports weight gain.

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• Withhold the next dose of the medication.
• Ask the client about a recent change in laundry detergent.
• Apply hydrocortisone cream on the client's rash.
• Explain that the medication causes a temporary rash.

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• Expressing frustration regarding unit rules.
• Reacting to the nurse as though she were his mother.
• Refusing to participate in group activities.
• Talking negatively about other staff members.

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• Auditory hallucinations.
• Flight of ideas.
• Decreased motivation.
• Impaired memory.

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• Enroll in an online self-help course.
• Practice guided imagery each morning.
• Write in a journal daily.
• Join a low-impact exercise class.

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• "The client asked me to go on a date with him, but I refused.”.
• "The client needs to accept responsibility for his substance use.”.
• "The client is just like my brother who finally overcame his habit.”.
• "The client generally shares his feelings during group therapy sessions.”.

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• Use projection during group therapy.
• Decrease the number of verbal outbursts.
• Increase self-esteem.
• Use bargaining skills for behavioral consequences.

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• "How have you dealt with similar situations in the past?".
• "Can you describe how you are currently feeling?".
• "Do you see your current situation affecting your future?".
• "How does this situation affect your life?".

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• Command hallucinations.
• Impaired memory.
• Inappropriate speech patterns.
• Rapid mood swings.

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• "I'll take my medicine at bedtime because it will make me d drowsy.”.
• "I need to tell my doctor if I start gaining weight.”.
• "This medicine will help me relax and feel less anxious.”.
• "I know that I will be able to think more clearly now.”. .

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• "Lots of people feel ashamed to tell their secrets.”.
• "You will feel better if you tell me what you did last night.”.
• "Let's discuss what you feel embarrassed about.”.
• "You shouldn't feel embarrassed to talk to me.”.

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• Implement continuous one-to-one observation.
• Ask the client to sign a no-suicide contract.
• Encourage the client to participate in group therapy.
• Establish a rapport to foster trust.