Quizlet Mental Health HESI

Question 1 of 5

A mental health worker (MHW) is caring for a client with escalating aggressive behavior. Which action by the MHW warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?

A. Attempting to physically restrain the client. B. Telling the client to go to the quiet area of the unit. C. Using a loud voice to talk to the client. D. Remaining at a distance of 4 feet from the client.

Question 2 of 5

A female high school teacher who was a child of alcoholic parents seeks counseling at the community health clinic because of depression over a student who was killed by a drunk driver. After several weeks of counseling, which client behavior is the best indicator that the client is coping well with anxiety related to the student's death?

A. Signs a safety contract with the nurse agreeing not to hurt herself or others B. Confronts her parents about the hurt she felt as a child of alcoholic parents C. Becomes the faculty sponsor for Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) D. Describes her feelings about the student's death in detail

Question 3 of 5

What action is most important for the RN to implement within the first 24 hours after treatment is initiated for a homeless client who reports feeling sad and depressed and has only had 4 hours of sleep in the past 2 days?

A. Allow the client to rest and sleep. B. Ensure the client attends groups addressing coping skills for dealing with depression. C. Begin planning for the client's discharge. D. Encourage verbalization of feelings.

Question 4 of 5

A client with borderline personality disorder is admitted to the psychiatric unit. Which behavior should the nurse prioritize in the care plan?

A. Self-harming behavior. B. Difficulty with interpersonal relationships. C. Impulsive spending and substance abuse. D. Inconsistent adherence to the treatment regimen.

Question 5 of 5

After surgery, a male client with antisocial personality disorder frequently requests a specific nurse be assigned to his care and becomes belligerent when another nurse is assigned. What action should the charge nurse implement?

A. Reassure the client that his request will be met whenever possible. B. Advise the client that assignments are not based on client requests. C. Ask the client to explain why he constantly requests the nurse. D. Encourage the client to verbalize his feelings about the nurse.

Quizlet Mental Health HESI

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HESI RN

HESI RN