HESI Mental Health

Question 1 of 5

A client who is being treated with lithium carbonate for bipolar disorder develops diarrhea, vomiting, and drowsiness. What action should the LPN/LVN take?

A. Notify the healthcare provider immediately and prepare for administration of an antidote. B. Notify the healthcare provider of the symptoms prior to the next administration of the drug. C. Record the symptoms as normal side effects and continue administration of the prescribed dosage. D. Hold the medication and refuse to administer additional amounts of the drug.

Question 2 of 5

A client's medication sheet contains a prescription for sertraline (Zoloft). To ensure safe administration of the medication, a nurse would administer the dose:

A. On an empty stomach B. At the same time each evening C. Evenly spaced around the clock D. As needed when the client complains of depression

Question 3 of 5

At a support meeting of parents of a teenager with polysubstance dependency, a parent states, 'Each time my son tries to quit taking drugs, he gets so depressed that I'm afraid he will commit suicide.' The nurse's response should be based on which information?

A. Addiction is a chronic, incurable disease B. Tolerance to the effects of drugs causes feelings of depression C. Feelings of depression frequently lead to drug abuse and addiction D. Careful monitoring should be provided during withdrawal from the drugs

Question 4 of 5

A client with a diagnosis of schizophrenia is experiencing auditory hallucinations. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

A. Ask the client to describe the voices and what they are saying. B. Tell the client that the voices are not real. C. Encourage the client to engage in reality-based activities. D. Ask the client to focus on positive thoughts instead of the voices.

Question 5 of 5

Within several days of hospitalization, a client is repeatedly washing the top of the same table. Which initial intervention is best for the nurse to implement to help the client cope with anxiety related to this behavior?

A. Administer a prescribed PRN antianxiety medication. B. Assist the client in identifying stimuli that precipitate the ritualistic activity. C. Allow time for the ritualistic behavior, then redirect the client to other activities. D. Teach the client relaxation and thought-stopping techniques.

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