Exam 48: Mental Illness

A nurse is teaching a client about a complicated care regimen to follow upon discharge.The client appears distracted and cannot recall basic information reviewed yesterday.When the nurse asks the client to describe feelings about leaving the hospital,the client states,"There's just too much to learn.I know I'm going to get home and mess something up." The nurse recognizes that the client may be experiencing what level of anxiety?

Which of these statements about attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)is TRUE?

In addition to flashbacks,clients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)may exhibit or report which of these signs or symptoms?

What are the MOST common types of hallucinations?

Which type of hallucination is the MOST serious because it often results in the client causing harm to him- or herself or others?

When a client has thoughts of hurting or killing him- or herself but may or may not plan to act on these thoughts,the client is considered to be:

A client admitted with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)is having a flashback.What is MOST important for the nurse to remember to do during this episode?

A client who is taking lithium to control bipolar disorder should understand the need to have which of these done monthly?

When caring for clients who have mental illness,the nurse's priority intervention are focused on:

A client who has ADHD experiences impaired social interaction with the peer group.Which of these nursing interventions is appropriate?