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Question 1 of 20

A nurse is caring for a client with GERD. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect to find?

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Question 2 of 20

Which of the following statements are examples of the therapeutic communication technique of"focusing"? Select all that apply.

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Question 3 of 20

When a female Mexican American patient and a female nurse sit together, the patient often holds the nurse's han The patient also links arms with the nurse when they walk. The nurse is uncomfortable with this behavior. Which analysis is most accurate?

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Question 4 of 20

A client with premature ejaculation is prescribed sertraline as part of the treatment plan. The nurse explains the medication to the client, informing him that the effectiveness of the drug will most likely be evident in approximately which time frame?

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Question 5 of 20

Before providing the client with brochures on available community resources, the nurse identifies the client's personal strengths in which stage of the nursing process?

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Question 6 of 20

Tomas is a 21-year-old male with a recent diagnosis of schizophrenia. Tomas's nurse recognizes that self-medicating with excessive alcohol is common in this disease and can co-occur along with:

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Question 7 of 20

When assessing a client with dementia, the nurse identifies that the client is experiencing hallucinations. Based on the nurse's understanding of this disorder, which type of hallucination would the nurse expect as most common?

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Question 8 of 20

A group of nursing students is reviewing information about the types of crisis. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as a developmental crisis?

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Question 9 of 20

Which assessment finding most clearly indicates that a patient may be experiencing a mental illness? The patient

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Question 10 of 20

A nursing instructor is integrating Piaget's theory of cognitive development into the discussion of learning and mental health issues affecting adolescents. The instructor would identify this age group as in which stage?

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Question 11 of 20

A nursing instructor is preparing a class lecture about cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Which of the following would the instructor use to best describe this process?

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Question 12 of 20

A nurse is reading an article about a young girl who developed gastrointestinal symptoms from a hairball because of a ritual that she engaged in. The girl would pull out hair over several hours to relieve tension and anxiety and then eat the hair. The nurse most likely is reading an article about which of the following?

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Question 13 of 20

The nurse should refer which of the following patients to a partial hospitalization program? A patient who

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Question 14 of 20

A client presents with psychotic symptoms: hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech and behavior. They do not have medical comorbidities and do not use any substances. The signs have been present for five months. What diagnosis is suspected?

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Question 15 of 20

A client visits the emergency department after she was raped in her apartment. The nurse assesses the client's ability to adapt to the trauma by assessing her social support systems and which of the following?

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Question 16 of 20

Madelyn, a 29-year-old patient recently diagnosed with depression, comes to the mental health clinic complaining of continued difficulty sleeping. One week ago she was started on a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRRI), fluoxetine (Prozac), for her depressive symptoms. When educating Madelyn your response is guided by the knowledge that:

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Question 17 of 20

Group dynamics can vary widely and at times members are capable of disrupting the group process. Which of the following participant traits may indicate a need for additional support for a new nurse facilitator? Select all that apply.

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Question 18 of 20

A client has been diagnosed with major depression. The client reports that he often wakes up during the night and has trouble returning to sleep. The nurse interprets this finding as suggesting which of the following?

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Question 19 of 20

A psychiatric mental health nurse is responsible for performing admission assessments of a population that primarily involves young and middle-aged adults. When performing these assessments, which area would be a priority?

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Question 20 of 20

The following are important legislative and policy efforts influencing current mental health care. Which of the following is the most recent?

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