HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-V3 2019 TEST BANKS

HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-V3 2019 TEST BANKS

A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and declines activities. Which nursing problem has the greatest priority for this client?

The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices that the client discontinued antipsychotic medication for several days. Which medication should also be discontinued?

A female client requests that her husband be allowed to stay in the room during the admission assessment. When interviewing the client, the RN notes a discrepancy between the client’s verbal and nonverbal communication. What action does the RN take?

A male client approaches the RN with an angry expression on his face and raises his voice, saying “My roommate is the most selfish, self-centered, angry person I have ever met.  If he loses his temper one more time with me, I am going to punch him out!” The RN recognizes that the client is using which defense mechanism?

A male client with bipolar disorder who began taking lithium carbonate five days ago is complaining of excessive thirst, and the RN finds him attempting to drink water from the bathroom sink faucet. Which intervention should the RN implement?

The RN is teaching a client about the initiation of the prescribed abstinence therapy using disulfiram (Antabuse). What information should the client acknowledge understanding?