ATI RN Mental Health 2023 Proctored Exam 3 Practice Questions

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• A client who reports lying to their provider about having suicidal ideation.
• A client who reports that they enjoy smoking marijuana on weekends.
• A client who reports that they took $20 from the cash register where they work.
• A client who reports that their partner ties their child to a bed as punishment.

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• Identify prior coping skills
• Review community resources
• Discuss the importance of confidentiality
• Initiate referrals

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• The client begins sleeping more than usual.
• The client develops an inability to concentrate.
• The client exhibits an inflated sense of self.
• The client increases participation in social activities.

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• A client who has anorexia nervosa and expresses a fear of gaining weight.
• A client who has schizophrenia and is exhibiting tangential associations in their speech.
• A client who has bipolar disorder and is exhibiting poor impulse control.
• A client who has Alzheimer's disease and is having difficulty remembering the names of family members.

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• Discuss relaxation techniques with the caregiver.
• Refer the caregiver to a local support group.
• Consult social services to explore counseling for the caregiver.
• Offer to talk with the caregiver about their feelings.

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• Provide teaching to the client on the use of coping skills.
• Assist the client to identify a friend for support.
• Plan regular follow-up visits with the client.
• Determine if the client has thoughts of harming themselves.

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• St. John's wort
• Soy protein
• Echinacea
• Ginkgo biloba

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• Ask the client's family to encourage the client to receive ECT.
• Tell the client they cannot refuse the treatment because they were involuntarily committed.
• Document the client's refusal of the treatment in the medical record.
• Inform the client that ECT does not require client consent.

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• "Because you were admitted involuntarily, you may not refuse treatment."
• "You will feel a lot better after you have received the treatment."
• "I will let the provider know about your decision to refuse the treatment."
• "Don't worry, I'm going to administer a medication that will help you relax."

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• Urinary retention
• Decreased libido
• Bruising
• Jaundice

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• Implement seizure precautions.
• Monitor for orthostatic hypotension.
• Administer methadone hydrochloride.
• Acidify the client's urine.

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• The client apologizes for their prior behavior.
• The client remains in control of their actions.
• The client asks to be released from the restraints.
• The client signs a behavioral contract.

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• Inform the client about confidentiality rights.
• Evaluate progress toward predetermined goals.
• Establish boundaries between the nurse and the client.
• Set short- and long-term objectives for the future.