A 73-year-old male client has been diagnosed with depression and is put on SSRI medication. In educating the client, the nurse should tell him A) “You should feel better in a few days.” B) “Don’t tell anyone you are on this medication. It may change how they think about you.” C) “Keep taking the medication. […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following are characteristics of bulimia nervosa that the nurse should recognize? (Select all that apply.) A) Underweight B) Perfectionism C) Fear of obesity D) Problems with impulse control E) Refusal to maintain weight ESSAYBID ANSWER B, C, D
Date: October 9th, 2020
What is the percentage of homeless individuals who have serious mental health illnesses? A) Less than 10% B) 20% to 25% C) 45% to 50% D) 50% to 60% ESSAYBID ANSWER B
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following services are offered through community mental health agencies? (Select all that apply.) A) Individual psychotherapy B) Group therapy C) Chemical health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment D) Medication management E) Vulnerable adult protection ESSAYBID ANSWER A, B, C, D, E
Date: October 9th, 2020
A 15-year-old male student is referred to the school nurse. The student has been engaging in reckless risk-taking behavior, skipping class, complaining of physical illness, and seems irritable. The nurse recognizes these symptoms and assesses the student A) depression. B) a cognitive thought disorder. C) substance use. D) lack of intellectual challenge and classroom boredom. […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The community health nurse has developed and presents a program on suicide risk factors and warning signs to parents of local high school students. What level of intervention would this program be considered? A) Primary prevention B) Secondary prevention C) Tertiary prevention D) Reduction intervention ESSAYBID ANSWER A
Date: October 9th, 2020
A client with a diagnosis of biopolar affective disorder comes to the clinic with tremors, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, frequent urination, and excessive thirst. The nurse should suspect A) seasonal influenza. B) lithium toxicity. C) a viral infection. D) diabetes. ESSAYBID ANSWER B
Date: October 9th, 2020
Mrs. Walton brings her 12-month-old infant into the clinic for his one-year checkup. While talking with Mrs. Walton, the nurse notes that she is teary-eyed and has a flat affect. She states, “I just can do anything right where this child is concerned.” The nurse conducts a mini-assessment on Mrs. Walton and finds that she […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following statements is most accurate about mental health assessments? A) A mental health assessment should be done only when overt symptoms indicating a thought disorder are present. B) One purpose of doing a mental health assessment is to establish a therapeutic alliance with the client. C) Data from a mental health assessment […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The nurse is scheduled to see a client in the community mental health center. Upon arrival, the nurse can smell alcohol on the client’s breath and notes he has a history of alcoholism although he had been sober for several months. When asked about his alcohol use, the client denies that he has a problem […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
