Exam 48: Mental Illness

What change,if any,should the nurse expect in the dietary patterns of a client who is clinically depressed?

Most hospital readmissions for the client who has schizophrenia are the result of which of these factors?

When a nurse is teaching a client for whom Parnate,a monoamine oxidase inhibitor,has been prescribed,which of these instructions is essential?

A nurse suspects a 7-year-old client whose injuries are being treated is being physically abused.Which of these actions must the nurse take?

When a central nervous system stimulant such as Adderall is prescribed for a client who has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),the nurse must instruct the client's parents to assess the medication's immediate effectiveness by looking for:

A client who is experiencing complications of anorexia nervosa has a nursing diagnosis of Fluid volume deficit related to inadequate intake of liquids,self-induced vomiting,laxative,and diuretic use.What is an appropriate nursing goal for this diagnosis?

Which of these statements about elder abuse,neglect,or exploitation is TRUE?

Which of the following nursing behaviors is appropriate when interacting with a client who may have been the victim of interpersonal abuse?

In addition to depressed mood or loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities,to be diagnosed as having a major depressive episode a client must exhibit at least four other symptoms,such as:

The nurse should monitor the client taking antipsychotic medications for which adverse reactions? (Select all that apply. )

When a nurse is developing a no-suicide contract with a client,which of these aspects MUST be considered?

A client has a nursing diagnosis of Risk for self-directed violence related to emotional status and suicidal plan.Which of these nursing interventions should be initiated FIRST?

A nurse is teaching the parents of a teenage client,who is undergoing therapy after a suicide attempt,about the warning signs of potential adolescent suicide,which include:

An older adult client has been taking lithium for several months.The nurse should recognize that the client's age increases susceptibility to which of these potential complications?

In determining whether a client has dysthymic disorder or a major depressive disorder,which of these characteristics would be associated with the client who has dysthymic disorder?

A client is to receive pharmacological intervention for anxiety on a long-term basis.Which of these medicines should be tried FIRST because of its lack of addiction potential?

Which of the following nursing interventions may be used for a client with potentially violent tendencies,to facilitate expression of anger in an adaptive,nonviolent manner?

The nurse is caring for a client taking phenothiazine medications.The client teaching should include which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

A client admitted for treatment of mental illness tells the nurse,"Little green men are coming after me." Which of these responses would be MOST therapeutic?

Before initiating antidepressant therapy,the health care provider should order which of these tests for the client?