1.Which of the following client statement indicates to the nurse…
Question Answered step-by-step 1.Which of the following client statement indicates to the nurse… 1. Which of the following client statement indicates to the nurse that the client with depression has a correct understanding of the goal for antidepressant therapy?a. I should expect a decrease in many if not all depressive symptomsb. I should expect to be more depressed for the first 2 weeks of treatmentc. I should remain on antidepressants all my life after one episode of depressiond. Within 24 hours, I should have a dramatic change in my mood 2. When implementing a plan of care for suicidal clients, the nursing student knows to:a. Prevent a future suicidal behavior maintain safety, and develop a rapport with familiesb. Maintain faith, respect, and trepidationc. Provide hope, support, and happinessd. Maintain safety, promote problem solving, and support families of suicide victims 3. The client has been on lithium maintenance for 2 years and calls the clinic because of tinnitus, blurred vision, and a new irregular tremor. The nurse suspects which of the following?a. Worsening of maniab. Alcohol abusec. Discontinuation of lithiumd. Lithium toxicity 4. A client reports severe pain during intercourse since being sexually assaulted three years ago which is the first step in confirming the diagnosis of a pain disorder?a. Evaluating the client’s understanding of pain disorderb. Asking the client to keep a journal of her feelings regarding the assaultc. Assessing the client for posttraumatic stress disorderd. Ruling put a physical cause of pain 5. A client is admitted to the psychiatric unit complaining of feeling invisible “parasites” biting her skin. She complains of overwhelming fatigue and body aches. She suffers from hair loss, skin lesions rashes, and blue or red “fibers” that sprout from her lesions. She sees tiny black specks, like coffee grounds on her arms. After expressing how frightening it must be to feel this way, what assessment question should the nurse ask next?a. When did you start noticing these symptoms?b. What did your doctor tell you about these complaints?c. Can you show me the lesions and black specs?d. Are these feelings causing you to want to hurt yourself in anyway?6. The family member of a client with paranoid schizophrenia asks the nurse about risperidone (Risperdal) and wants to know what symptoms should decrease as a result of this medication. Which symptoms should the nurse day will decrease as a result of Risperdal?a. Dreams of early childhood experiencesb. Delusions that the client is being followed by the FBIc. Dyslexia and difficulty readingd. Feelings of urinary frequency 7. The client asks the nurse which antidepressants associated with sexual dysfunction. Which of the following antidepressants does the nurse correctly say are associated with this side effect?a. Citalopramb. Fluoxetinec. Sertralined. Bupropion 8. Nurse on a psychiatric unit looks through suicidal client’s belongings removing craft materials and mirrors. The nursing student knows this is an example ofa. How to be a charge nurseb. Basic suicide precautionsc. Protecting the clientd. An invasion of privacy 9. Clients who attempt or commit suicide have a significant decrease in serotonin, which causes them to become more:a. Manic and euphoricb. Impulsive and aggressivec. Ambivalent and impulsived. Aggressive and manic 10.Which of the following interventions would the nurse implement in the teaching plan to address the client with feelings of abandonment?a. Encourage the client to never get involved in a relationship againb. Assist the client to suppress feelings of abandonmentc. Assist the client to verbalize feelings of abandonmentd. Assist the client to express deep rage at the ending of a relationship 11.The nurse monitors body mass index and weight in clients taking second-generation antipsychotic medications because of the risk of which of the following side effects?a. QT prolongationb. Neuroleptic malignant syndromec. Parkinsonismd. Metabolic syndrome 12.Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for a child or adolescent newly started on an SSRI antidepressant?a. Keeping the child on one-to-one observationb. Close monitoring for suicidal thoughts and actionsc. Teaching a child relaxation exercisesd. Teaching dietary restrictions 13.A member of the client’s family tells the nurse that they do not understand the choice of medication for their mother’s depressing. They are worried about the mother becoming addicted to the medication SSRI. What will the nurse teach the family members about SSRI’s?a. SSRI are used for only for short term treatmentb. SSRI are a safe and effective treatment option for depressionc. The nurse will monitor for signs of addictiond. They can withdraw medication consent at any time 14.A client has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from serving in the military in Iraq. Based on the success of the class of this drug for clients with PTSD, what medication would most likely be prescribed for this client?a. Propranololb. Diazepamc. Clozapined. Sertraline Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
