HESI Mental Health 2023

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HESI Mental Health 2023 Questions

Question 1 of 5

An adult male client who was admitted to the mental health unit yesterday tells the nurse that microchips were planted in his head for military surveillance of his every move. Which response is best for the nurse to provide?

Question 2 of 5

The nurse should hold the next scheduled dose of a client's haloperidol (Haldol) based on which assessment finding(s)?

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing withdrawal symptoms from opioid addiction. What is the priority nursing intervention?

Question 4 of 5

A client with schizophrenia is admitted to the psychiatric care unit for aggressive behavior, auditory hallucinations, and potential for self-harm. The client has not been taking medications as prescribed and insists that the food has been poisoned and refuses to eat. What intervention should the RN implement?

Question 5 of 5

A client with schizophrenia is experiencing delusions. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

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