Mental Health HESI 2023

Question 1 of 5

A moderately depressed client who was hospitalized 2 days ago suddenly begins smiling and reporting that the crisis is over. The client says to a nurse, 'I'm finally cured.' The LPN/LVN interprets this behavior as a cue to modify the treatment plan by:

A. Suggesting a reduction of medication B. Allowing increased 'in-room' activities C. Increasing the level of suicide precautions D. Allowing the client off-unit privileges as needed

Question 2 of 5

The LPN/LVN is caring for a client with depression who has been prescribed an SSRI. The client reports feeling more energy but is still feeling hopeless. What should the nurse be most concerned about?

A. That the client may act on suicidal thoughts. B. That the client may engage in impulsive behavior. C. That the client may be experiencing the side effects of the medication. D. That the client may be at risk for developing serotonin syndrome.

Question 3 of 5

The RN is providing care for a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder who has self-inflicted lacerations on the abdomen. Which approach should the RN use when changing this client's dressing?

A. Provide detailed explanations during wound cleansing. B. Perform the dressing change in a non-judgmental manner. C. Ask the client non-threateningly why they cut their abdomen. D. Request assistance from another staff member for the dressing change.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse observes a client who is admitted to the mental health unit and identifies that the client is talking continuously, using words that rhyme but that have no context or relationship with one topic to the next in the conversation. This client's behavior and thought processes are consistent with which syndrome?

A. Dementia B. Depression C. Schizophrenia D. Chronic brain syndrome

Question 5 of 5

A client with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is experiencing a flashback. What is the nurse's priority action?

A. Encourage the client to talk about the trauma. B. Help the client to focus on the present. C. Administer prescribed anti-anxiety medication. D. Leave the client alone to work through the flashback.

Mental Health HESI 2023

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