Liberty University | mental health final test

1. Carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) is prescribed for a client with Parkinson’s disease. The nurse monitors the client for side effects/adverse effects to the medication. Which finding indicates the client is experiencing adverse side effects? a. Pruritus b. Tachycardia c. Hypertension d. Tardive dyskinesia 2. A client’s unresolved feelings related to loss would be most likely observed during which phase of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship? a. Trusting b. Working c. Orientation d. Termination 3. The community nurse visits the client at home, the client states, “I haven’t slept at all the last couple of nights.” Which response by the nurse demonstrates a therapeutic communication response to the client? a. “I see” b. “Really?’ c. “You’re having difficulty sleeping?” d. “Sometimes, I have trouble sleeping as well.” 4. The nurse is planning activities for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder with aggressive social behavior. Which activity would be most appropriate for this client? a. Chess b. Writing c. Ping pong d....

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