Exam 16: Family Mental Health Nursing

A client is recovering from major depression. On which areas should the nurse focus when helping this client maintain a life in recovery? Select all that apply.

A child with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder is prescribed a stimulant. What about this medication should the nurse instruct the family? Select all that apply.

The nurse provides care to a client with dementia. How should the nurse communicate with this client when assisting with mealtime?

The nurse learns that a client with a mental health condition has an 8-year-old child. What action should the nurse take?

The health care provider suggests that a family participate in psychoeducation. What should the nurse instruct the family to expect when participating in this type of instruction? Select all that apply.

A spouse plans to provide care at home to a client with a mental health condition. Which common tasks should the nurse instruct the spouse to expect to perform when providing care? Select all that apply.

The nurse learns that a family is providing care to a client with bipolar disorder. What should the nurse do to support this family? Select all that apply.

A client is diagnosed with depression. For which comorbid condition should the nurse assess this client?

Which approach describes a growing trend in the care of individuals with a mental health condition?

A client taking olanzapine for schizophrenia is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. In order to reduce the hazards of this health problem, what should the nurse instruct the family? Select all that apply.

The family is concerned because a member with schizophrenia frequently has violent outbursts. What should the nurse suggest that this family include in their crisis plan? Select all that apply.

A client with a major depressive disorder is prescribed a serotonin reuptake inhibitor. What should the nurse instruct the family to do in order to prevent this client from developing serotonin syndrome?