Exam 14: Mental Health

While collecting a health history for an older adult client, the nurse learns that he had been prescribed Elavil 3 weeks ago and wants to stop taking it because, "It didn't make me feel any better." In response to this information, the nurse shares with the client that:

An older adult has a medical condition that has required hospitalization at a facility far from home and family.To best minimize the client's risk for depression, the nurse:

An older adult has been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and mild retinal deterioration.To best address the client's potential for developing situation depression, the nurse:

A 72-year-old is prescribed lithium.The nurse educates the client on the importance of biannual evaluation of which of the following? Select all that apply.

An older adult client being treated for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) is exhibiting signs of memory loss and confusion.In planning his care, the nurse should give priority to:

The geriatric nurse is caring for an older widowed client who is legally blind and who is hospitalized for hip replacement surgery.The nurse recognizes that the greatest risk factor for mental health illness is the client's:

To best advocate for an older adult client being prescribed medication to control newly observed signs of confusion and aggressive behavior, the nurse:

To help manage the potential side effects of prescribed antipsychotic medications, amantadine (Symmetrel) may be prescribed.Which statement best indicates that the nurse understands the appropriateness of this medication for the older adult client?

When planning care for the older adult being treated for depression, the nurse addresses the client's tertiary intervention needs by:

A 65-year-old adult who recently lost his spouse is admitted to the hospital after a failed suicide attempt.He presents with a sad affect and is reluctant to interact within the milieu.The nursing diagnosis with priority is:

The nurse is caring for a severely depressed older client.To best effect change in the client's emotional state, the nurse's initial goal is to:

The nurse familiar with the old adult population will recognize that the client who has the greatest potential for successfully committing suicide is the:

An older client is anxious about an upcoming diagnostic test and requests something to calm his nerves.To best address the client's need, the nurse prepares to administer a PRN dose of:

The nurse caring for an older adult client recovering from cardiac surgery recognizes that it is most appropriate to assess this client for mental health problems because:

An 80-year-old client who is experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety is reluctant to comply with the prescribed treatment plan.The nurse initially addresses the issue with the client by asking:

The nurse is preparing a health promotion program for a group of adults in their late 60s.When considering the mental health of this cohort, the nurse includes local information regarding which of the following? Select all that apply.

An older adult is hospitalized for treatment of a mental health disorder and is prescribed clomipramine (Anafranil).The nurse documents that the medication is having the desired effect when the client: