Nursing and Clinical

A group of psychiatric nurses revise the inpatient psychiatric-nursing admission assessment tool. To ...

A group of psychiatric nurses revise the inpatient psychiatric-nursing admission assessment tool. To ...

A group of psychiatric nurses revise the inpatient psychiatric-nursing admission assessment tool. To establish interrater reliability, the nurses MOST likely would:
 
  a. have each nurse interview the same client in random seque

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Mac_17

A client who has been taking prescription medication to treat insomnia for an agreed-upon trial ...

A client who has been taking prescription medication to treat insomnia for an agreed-upon trial ...

A client who has been taking prescription medication to treat insomnia for an agreed-upon trial period asks about remaining on the medication long-term for treatment of chronic insomnia.
 
  Your answer is MOST accurately based o

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BhavanPahuja

A cohort study is also known by the term ____________________. (Fill in the blank)

A cohort study is also known by the term ____________________. (Fill in the blank)

A cohort study is also known by the term ____________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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kdd

Insight-oriented therapies include all EXCEPT which of the following?

Insight-oriented therapies include all EXCEPT which of the following?

Insight-oriented therapies include all EXCEPT which of the following?
 
  a. psychodynamic therapy
  b. cognitive-behavioral therapy
  c. interpersonal therapy
  d. psychoanalytic therapy

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kdd

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about psychodynamic theories. The students ...

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about psychodynamic theories. The students ...

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about psychodynamic theories. The students demonstrate a need for additional study when they identify which of the following as a humanistic theorist?
 
  A) Carl Jung
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EYOUNG115

The primary nursing responsibility of a community psychiatric nurse managing caring for patients ...

The primary nursing responsibility of a community psychiatric nurse managing caring for patients ...

The primary nursing responsibility of a community psychiatric nurse managing caring for patients diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illnesses residing in a group home is to conduct an ongoing:
 
  a. assessment of the p

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hhdgshfd

Which of the following characteristics BEST describes individuals with narcissistic personality ...

Which of the following characteristics BEST describes individuals with narcissistic personality ...

Which of the following characteristics BEST describes individuals with narcissistic personality disorder?
 
  a. impulsive behavior, frequent anger at others, and a sense of emptiness
  b. overestimation of abilities, i

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Drew Bain

An otherwise healthy, young adult client is admitted for short-term outpatient psychiatric treatment ...

An otherwise healthy, young adult client is admitted for short-term outpatient psychiatric treatment ...

An otherwise healthy, young adult client is admitted for short-term outpatient psychiatric treatment of a single psychiatric condition.
 
  The method of documenting the nursing process for this client that would BEST compare obs

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Niqihsa

One of the MOST commonly used drugs for the management of mania is:

One of the MOST commonly used drugs for the management of mania is:

One of the MOST commonly used drugs for the management of mania is:
 
  a. doxepin (Adapin)
  b. fluoxetine (Prozac)
  c. lithium (Lithobid)
  d. phenelzine (Nardil)

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Lizamarie

A psychiatric nurse has worked with a client throughout the client's 6-week, short-term outpatient ...

A psychiatric nurse has worked with a client throughout the client's 6-week, short-term outpatient ...

A psychiatric nurse has worked with a client throughout the client's 6-week, short-term outpatient psychiatric treatment and is guiding the client to formulate follow-up independent self-care plans.
 
  The nurse gently teases th

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rochetboy918

The nursing diagnosis that is most appropriate to every type and phase of substance abuse is:

The nursing diagnosis that is most appropriate to every type and phase of substance abuse is:

The nursing diagnosis that is most appropriate to every type and phase of substance abuse is:
 
  a. Risk for Violence
  b. Risk for Infection
  c. Ineffective Individual Coping
  d. Altered Nutritio

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rochetboy918

According to the nursing standard related to research, a novice psychiatric-mental health nurse with ...

According to the nursing standard related to research, a novice psychiatric-mental health nurse with ...

According to the nursing standard related to research, a novice psychiatric-mental health nurse with an associate's degree can be expected to:
 
  a. engage with other staff in the research process.
  b. use research fi

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hswearingen

When selecting NANDA diagnoses appropriate for a specific client, the nurse independently assesses ...

When selecting NANDA diagnoses appropriate for a specific client, the nurse independently assesses ...

When selecting NANDA diagnoses appropriate for a specific client, the nurse independently assesses for which of the following types of problems?
 
  a. physical illnesses
  b. psychiatric diagnoses as listed in the DSM-

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Jryan7

A nurse constructing a family genogram for an adult patient would necessarily include which family ...

A nurse constructing a family genogram for an adult patient would necessarily include which family ...

A nurse constructing a family genogram for an adult patient would necessarily include which family member mentioned by the patient? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Brother
  b. Stepson
  c. Aunt
  d.

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AngieWonders

A nurse teaches a new client about the route of administration used for a single dose of ...

A nurse teaches a new client about the route of administration used for a single dose of ...

A nurse teaches a new client about the route of administration used for a single dose of antipsychotic medication to produce a sustained action over 2 to 3 weeks.
 
  The client has correctly learned that this would require takin

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scottyb115511

A nurse identifies that a client is in Phase 1 of the developmental stages of a crisis. Which ...

A nurse identifies that a client is in Phase 1 of the developmental stages of a crisis. Which ...

A nurse identifies that a client is in Phase 1 of the developmental stages of a crisis. Which symptoms should the nurse anticipate when caring for this client?
 
  A) The individual may try to view the problem from a different pe

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zecoolest

You are giving a flu-prevention injection to a woman who shares with you that she lost her husband 2 ...

You are giving a flu-prevention injection to a woman who shares with you that she lost her husband 2 ...

You are giving a flu-prevention injection to a woman who shares with you that she lost her husband 2 years ago when, after discovering he had cancer, he committed suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning in their garage. This widow appears angry.
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bburns

A psychiatric nurse advocating for behavioral health system change would focus on which topic?

A psychiatric nurse advocating for behavioral health system change would focus on which topic?

A psychiatric nurse advocating for behavioral health system change would focus on which topic?
 
  a. Abolishing the health maintenance organization (HMO) system
  b. Strengthening current utilization review guidelines

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12256

Which signs and symptoms would the nurse assess for in a client who is experiencing alcohol ...

Which signs and symptoms would the nurse assess for in a client who is experiencing alcohol ...

Which signs and symptoms would the nurse assess for in a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal?
 
  A) Bradycardia and hypertension
  B) Bradycardia and hypotension
  C) Tachycardia and hypertension

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kevinalex19

The National Mental Health Act was signed into law in 1946 . This bill provided training grants that ...

The National Mental Health Act was signed into law in 1946 . This bill provided training grants that ...

The National Mental Health Act was signed into law in 1946 . This bill provided training grants that funded specialty training at the graduate level.
 
  The reason that the first graduate nursing program was in the specialty of

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coronae074

A nurse is planning care for clients in a long-term care facility. The nurse is thinking critically ...

A nurse is planning care for clients in a long-term care facility. The nurse is thinking critically ...

A nurse is planning care for clients in a long-term care facility. The nurse is thinking critically about the differences between dementia and delirium. Which statement is true?
 
  A) Delirium is a chronic, typically irreversibl

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bburns

The age group in which suicide is the third leading cause of death is ages ____________________ to ...

The age group in which suicide is the third leading cause of death is ages ____________________ to ...

The age group in which suicide is the third leading cause of death is ages ____________________ to ____________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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jesskinnucan

A newly admitted client in the acute manic phase of bipolar disorder may experience difficulty ...

A newly admitted client in the acute manic phase of bipolar disorder may experience difficulty ...

A newly admitted client in the acute manic phase of bipolar disorder may experience difficulty safely adjusting to the presence of other clients and to the inpatient routine.
 
  Assigning an appropriate room and determining when

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scottyb115511

A nurse assesses a patient who reports that she is unable to have intercourse because of involuntary ...

A nurse assesses a patient who reports that she is unable to have intercourse because of involuntary ...

A nurse assesses a patient who reports that she is unable to have intercourse because of involuntary contractions at the vaginal opening. The nurse can correctly assess this as:
 
  a. vaginismus.
  b. dyspareunia.

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tsugg1

When one of your assigned clients complains about the boredom and confinement associated with being ...

When one of your assigned clients complains about the boredom and confinement associated with being ...

When one of your assigned clients complains about the boredom and confinement associated with being in a wheelchair, you could BEST provide a respite for the client by:
 
  a. sharing laughter or discussing current events of the

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jiajia030913

The Johari window is a representation of the self and a tool that can be used to increase ...

The Johari window is a representation of the self and a tool that can be used to increase ...

The Johari window is a representation of the self and a tool that can be used to increase self-awareness. Because a nurse suppresses painful memories of an abortion, the nurse would prefer not to discuss these issues with anyone.
 
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Drew Bain

An individual was brought to the emergency room with impaired cognitive function. The patient's ...

An individual was brought to the emergency room with impaired cognitive function. The patient's ...

An individual was brought to the emergency room with impaired cognitive function. The patient's aggressive behavior and attempts to get out of bed present a safety issue. The nurse should first:
 
  a. apply four-point restraints

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niccimeyer

A nurse is working with a client who is angry and complaining that the care he is receiving is ...

A nurse is working with a client who is angry and complaining that the care he is receiving is ...

A nurse is working with a client who is angry and complaining that the care he is receiving is worthless. The nurse responds to the client calmly and non-defensively, stating, You are very angry right now.
 
  I don't want to dis

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hhdgshfd

A client in the psychiatric unit begins to laugh and appears to be talking with someone, though the ...

A client in the psychiatric unit begins to laugh and appears to be talking with someone, though the ...

A client in the psychiatric unit begins to laugh and appears to be talking with someone, though the nurse sees no one else in the room. What should the nurse do first?
 
  A) Open the door to the quiet room so the client can use

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Drew Bain

The nurse is conducting an admission assessment for a client diagnosed with a somatoform disorder. ...

The nurse is conducting an admission assessment for a client diagnosed with a somatoform disorder. ...

The nurse is conducting an admission assessment for a client diagnosed with a somatoform disorder. The nurse knows to inquire about use of non-prescription and herbal remedies because many clients with somatoform disorders:
 
  A

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Niqihsa

Of the following treatment environments, which would provide the least restrictive setting for an ...

Of the following treatment environments, which would provide the least restrictive setting for an ...

Of the following treatment environments, which would provide the least restrictive setting for an individual with mental illness who is threatening harm to self and others?
 
  A) The community center B) A locked hospital unit

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Skylergore

Which items should be included in the admission nursing assessment for a new client? Select all that ...

Which items should be included in the admission nursing assessment for a new client? Select all that ...

Which items should be included in the admission nursing assessment for a new client? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Genetic testing
  B) Current stressors
  C) Genetic counseling
  D) Support systems

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Carrie C234

A 25-year-old client has a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia, with auditory hallucinations. The ...

A 25-year-old client has a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia, with auditory hallucinations. The ...

A 25-year-old client has a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia, with auditory hallucinations. The client informs the staff nurse it is necessary to call the FBI.
 
  The client states, The FBI agent that was here earlier said I c

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dakSLDKjasld

A 35-year-old male patient signs in as a voluntary commitment for treatment for drug abuse. He ...

A 35-year-old male patient signs in as a voluntary commitment for treatment for drug abuse. He ...

A 35-year-old male patient signs in as a voluntary commitment for treatment for drug abuse. He strongly maintains that he does not have a problem and states, I'm only here because my boss threatened to fire me if I didn't come in.
 
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Carrie C234

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding aging?

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding aging?

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding aging?
 
  A) Everyone ages at the same rate.
  B) Aging is a very individual process.
  C) Aging begins at age 65.
  D) Everyone over age

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dakSLDKjasld

A client is admitted to the inpatient mental health unit with Lewy body dementia. Which of the ...

A client is admitted to the inpatient mental health unit with Lewy body dementia. Which of the ...

A client is admitted to the inpatient mental health unit with Lewy body dementia. Which of the following assessment parameters would be most important for the nurse to observe?
 
  A) Hemiplegia
  B) Parkinson-like symp

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nyke50@yahoo.co

A patient diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is having difficulty finding the right words when ...

A patient diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is having difficulty finding the right words when ...

A patient diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is having difficulty finding the right words when communicating. This difficulty would be described as which of the following?
 
  A) Agnosia
  B) Apraxia
  C) Amne

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t2siddiq

An adolescent has been diagnosed with conversion disorder and is being seen in the local mental ...

An adolescent has been diagnosed with conversion disorder and is being seen in the local mental ...

An adolescent has been diagnosed with conversion disorder and is being seen in the local mental health clinic. The client's mother asks the nurse what the prognosis for this disorder is. What would be the nurse's best response?
 
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dakSLDKjasld

A 10-year-old child, who has been placed in a foster home after being removed from parental ...

A 10-year-old child, who has been placed in a foster home after being removed from parental ...

A 10-year-old child, who has been placed in a foster home after being removed from parental
  contact because of abuse, demonstrates a high level of apprehension and overreaction to
  environmental stimuli.
 
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AngieWonders

A client being treated on an outpatient basis for generalized anxiety disorder reports I have a ...

A client being treated on an outpatient basis for generalized anxiety disorder reports I have a ...

A client being treated on an outpatient basis for generalized anxiety disorder reports I have a little
  difficulty falling asleep but then I sleep soundly for about 7 hours.
 
  I do not worry excessively about

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scottyb115511