Exam 6: Mental Health Assessment

To discourage stigmatization of patients with mental illness, the nurse educates nursing students that:

The nurse discovers that the patient with schizophrenia is consuming a 12-pack case of beer every night.The nurse is concerned that the patient has a:

During assessment of a 70-year-old patient newly admitted to the hospital, the nurse observes that the patient has difficulty hearing and shows no interest in the conversation.The family informs the nurse that the patient's spouse passed away 2-months ago and that the patient has lost significant weight and refuses to leave the house.The nurse should assess for:

During an interview with a 70-year-old patient, the nurse is concerned when the patient cannot recall what she had for breakfast this morning or how she travelled to this appointment.The nurse should assess for:

During a home visit with an Indigenous family, the nurse observes that the family members are very supportive of each other.The mother states that they maintain their cultural practices and are very connected with the Elder and their Indigenous community.This situation supports:

The nurse is interviewing a 17-year-old Indigenous patient after a possible accidental acetaminophen overdose.The nurse should determine:

The nurse is working with the older adult population.The nurse observes a significant change in a 78-year-old patient who appears dishevelled, is unable to answer questions appropriately, and is shuffling while walking.The nurse will perform a mental status examination to: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is admitting a 75-year-old patient to the hospital with new confusion and changes in behaviour that had developed overnight.The family state that she was just started on antibiotics for a urinary tract infection.The nurse should assess for:

The nurse working with the homeless population notices that many of them are suffering from a mental illness.Recognizing that there is a connection between mental health and homelessness, what does the nurse recommend to more permanently improve health for this population?

While assessing a patient with a 7-year-history of bipolar disorder, the nurse is mindful of the connection between:

The family is concerned about their mother's recent forgetfulness and constant retelling of the same stories.The nurse decides to:

The nurse is including the mental status examination with the initial physical assessment of the patient.Which components need to be included?

The nurse is working with a group of refugees from Syria and is concerned about their mental health because:

During an interview, the patient's speech is garbled, and the thoughts shared are confused.What should the nurse do?

The nurse is concerned after a conversation with a patient who appears very upset and distressed and, through tears, states, "I can't go on anymore.There is nothing to live for.I need to end this." The nurse is concerned that the patient is:

During a postpartum home visit with a 22-year-old mother discharged 2 days ago from the hospital, the nurse observes that the mother does not pick up her crying baby, appears listless, and has a flat affect.The mother states, "I can't handle this, and I have no one to help me." The nurse should:

The nurse working with university students is taking a health promotion approach to support mental health by:

During an interview with a patient who expresses grief over the loss of a loved one and states his intent to harm himself, what should the nurse ask?

The nurse is working with the public to improve their understanding of people with mental illnesses.Which of the following statements reflect a non-stigmatizing view of mental illness? (Select all that apply.)

During assessment of a patient diagnosed with chronic heart failure, the nurse will assess the patient for: