1 :

Hint : 🧠Coping skill mastery = safety

Correct Answers:

  • Demonstrates effective ways to cope with anxiety

Rationale :

🔷 Effective coping is the primary long-term goal to reduce self-harm behaviors.

🔷 Developing coping skills decreases reliance on maladaptive responses such as scratching.

🔷 Encourages personal responsibility in anxiety management, which improves outcomes.

🔷 Supports psychological stability and enhances participation in other therapies.

🔷 Learning coping techniques reduces risk for injury and promotes healthy behavioral change.

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He reports  feeing unwell, lacking energy, and often feeling like not going to work and has missed five days of work in the past two weeks. The client informs about loss of appetite and that he has not been making healthy food choices. He also reports disruptive sleep habits and an inability to sleep at night and that he wants to sleep a great deal during the day.
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The client reports general malaise, fatigue. and decreased appetite. His skin is pale in color. He denies pain or discomfort. The client is withdrawn, soft spoken, and does not offer information without being prompted. The client reports a six pack of beer daily for the last eight months.

1000

• Temperature: 98°F (36.6°C) orally

• Heart rate: 68 beats/minute

• Respirations: 16 breaths/minute

• Blood pressure: 110/72 mm Hg

• Oxygen saturation: 98% on room air

• Height: 5 feet, 9 inches (175.26 cm)

• Weight: 120 pounds (54.43 kg)

• Body mass index (BMI): 17.7 kg/m2 (normal 18 to 24.9 kg/m2)

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• Complete a Mental status exam (MSE)

• Obtain blood for a complete blood count (CBC), thyroxine, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

The client has not been seen in the clinic for several months and did not follow up after having annual labs done nine months as requested by the healthcare provider (HCP). Which factor(s) is/are the most important for the nurse to include in an initial assessment of the client?

Answer Options

Hint : 🩺Assess mood & substance triggers

Correct Answers:

  • Sleep patterns
  • Recent losses experienced
  • Substance use (drugs or alcohol)

Rationale :

♦ Sleep patterns help identify major depressive disorder or other psychiatric conditions.

♦ Recent losses are key psychosocial stressors contributing to grief or depression.

♦ Substance use (alcohol) may cause or worsen mental health symptoms.

♦ Assessing these first provides a baseline for mental health evaluation.

♦ Other options (vaccination, travel) are not primary for initial psychiatric assessment.

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He reports  feeing unwell, lacking energy, and often feeling like not going to work and has missed five days of work in the past two weeks. The client informs about loss of appetite and that he has not been making healthy food choices. He also reports disruptive sleep habits and an inability to sleep at night and that he wants to sleep a great deal during the day. 
1000

The client reports general malaise, fatigue. and decreased appetite. His skin is pale in color. He denies pain or discomfort. The client is withdrawn, soft spoken, and does not offer information without being prompted. The client reports a six pack of beer daily for the last eight months.
1015
A suicide risk assessment is completed. The client denies thoughts of self-harm or suicide. Laboratory sample are drawn. Results are pending

1000

• Temperature: 98°F (36.6°C) orally

• Heart rate: 68 beats/minute

• Respirations: 16 breaths/minute

• Blood pressure: 110/72 mm Hg

• Oxygen saturation: 98% on room air

• Height: 5 feet, 9 inches (175.26 cm)

• Weight: 120 pounds (54.43 kg)

• Body mass index (BMI): 17.7 kg/m2 (normal 18 to 24.9 kg/m2)

1000
• Complete a Mental status exam (MSE)

• Obtain blood for a complete blood count (CBC), thyroxine, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

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The client reports general malaise, fatigue. and decreased appetite. His skin is pale in color. He denies pain or discomfort. The client is withdrawn, soft spoken, and does not offer information without being prompted. The client reports a six pack of beer daily for the last eight months. During the initial assessment, the nurse observes the client has poor hygiene and has dried food on his mouth with food stains on his clothing. He reports trouble sleeping. He reports smoking one-half pack of cigarettes a day. He denies pain. He denies thoughts of self-harm or thoughts of suicide.

Hint : 🧩 Look for self-neglect signs

Correct Highlights :
  • The client is withdrawn
  • poor hygiene
  • trouble sleeping.
  • food stains
Rationale :

🔶 Poor hygiene reflects self-neglect, common in depression.

🔶 Food stains indicate low self-care and functional decline.

🔶 Trouble sleeping is a major depressive symptom needing evaluation.

🔶 Substance use (cigarettes) may worsen mental health and coping ability.

🔶 Withdrawn behavior signals social withdrawal and possible depression.

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He reports feeing unwell, lacking energy, and often feeling like not going to work and has missed five days of work in the past two weeks. The client informs about loss of appetite and that he has not been making healthy food choices. He also reports disruptive sleep habits and an inability to sleep at night and that he wants to sleep a great deal during the day. 

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The client reports general malaise, fatigue. and decreased appetite. His skin is pale in color. He denies pain or discomfort. The client is withdrawn, soft spoken, and does not offer information without being prompted. The client reports a six pack of beer daily for the last eight months.

1015
A suicide risk assessment is completed. The client denies thoughts of self-harm or suicide. Laboratory sample are drawn. Results are pending.

1030

The mental status exam is complete.

• Client found to be alert and oriented to person. place. and time

• Personal hygiene is poor, and clothing was soiled with food

• Hearing was noted to be adequate as able to hear and answer questions

• Speech was soft and noted to be monotone

• Flat affect observed

• Memory was intact both short and long term

• Thought process and content were appropriate
• The client reveals during mental status exam the recent loss of his mother. He says that his mother was killed in a motor vehicle collision eight months ago.

•  The client reports daily phone calls with his mother for several years.

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• Temperature: 98°F (36.6°C) orally

• Heart rate: 68 beats/minute

• Respirations: 16 breaths/minute

• Blood pressure: 110/72 mm Hg

• Oxygen saturation: 98% on room air

• Height: 5 feet, 9 inches (175.26 cm)

• Weight: 120 pounds (54.43 kg)

• Body mass index (BMI): 17.7 kg/m2 (normal 18 to 24.9 kg/m2)

1000
• Complete a Mental status exam (MSE)

• Obtain blood for a complete blood count (CBC), thyroxine, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

White Blood Cells (WBCs)
🔷 Result: 10,600/mm³ (10.6 × 10⁹/L)
🔷 Reference Range: 5,000 to 10,000/mm³ (5 to 10 × 10⁹/L)2. Hemoglobin (Hgb)
🔶 Result: 11 g/dL (6.83 mmol/L)
🔶 Reference Range: 14 to 18 g/dL (8.69 to 11.17 mmol/L)
 Hematocrit (Hct)
◼ Result: 36% (0.36 volume fraction)
◼ Reference Range: 42% to 52% (0.42 to 0.52)
Platelets
♦ Result: 349,000/mm³ (349 × 10⁹/L)
♦ Reference Range: 150,000 to 400,000/mm³ (150 to 400 × 10⁹/L)

Client symptoms are indicators of

Hint : 🌧 Sad mood + functional decline

Correct Answers

  • Blank 1 Correct Option: Depression
Rationale :

◈ Fatigue, poor appetite, and flat affect are classic depressive features.

◈ Loss of interest in self-care and weight loss align with major depressive disorder.

◈ Recent loss of mother is a strong psychosocial trigger for depression.

◈ Soft monotone speech indicates psychomotor slowing common in depression.

◈ Addressing depression early prevents suicide risk and functional decline.

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Hint : 📸 Visual proof strengthens reports

Correct Answers:

  • Photographs.

Rationale :

🔷 Photographs provide objective evidence of physical injuries, which is crucial for legal documentation in IPV cases.

🔷 They capture the extent, size, and pattern of injuries better than written descriptions alone.

🔷 Photographs must be obtained with client consent and stored according to legal and institutional guidelines.

🔷 Visual evidence supports criminal investigations and court testimony if needed.

🔷 Combining photos with written documentation provides a complete clinical and legal record.

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6 :

Hint : 👀 Watch body language first

Correct Answers:

  • The nurse's ability to directly observe the client's nonverbal communication is limited with note taking.

Rationale :

🔶 Excessive note-taking diverts eye contact, reducing observation of body language and emotional cues.

🔶 Nonverbal communication is key in mental health assessments to detect mood changes or discomfort.

🔶 Brief notes are acceptable but should not disrupt therapeutic rapport.

🔶 Full documentation should be completed after the interview to maintain client connection.

🔶 Maintaining eye contact builds trust and openness in the interview.

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Hint : 💎 Routine rebuilds motivation

Correct Answers:

  • Teach the client to develop a plan for daily structured activities.

Rationale :

◼ Behavioral activation through structured daily routines improves psychomotor retardation and amotivation.

◼ Scheduled activities increase dopaminergic and serotonergic activity, improving mood.

◼ A structured plan helps restore self-efficacy and normal functioning.

◼ Addressing hypersomnia with daily structure prevents excessive inactivity.

◼ Once a routine is established, exercise and pleasurable activities can be added gradually.

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8 :

Hint : 🩸Explore blood sugar concerns

Correct Answers:

  • “This type of medication is generally well tolerated. Tell me more about your concerns."

Rationale :

💎 This therapeutic response acknowledges the client’s concerns and promotes open dialogue.

💎 Second-generation antipsychotics can increase blood glucose levels, so client education is vital.

💎 Inviting the client to talk more provides an opportunity to assess knowledge gaps and provide education.

💎 This response reflects empathy and respect, which builds trust.

💎 Avoiding dismissive reassurance ensures collaborative care planning.

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 She has been in the intensive care unit for 2 weeks and moved today to the surgical floor to continue monitoring her respiratory function and to complete IV antibiotic administration 
0900
Pain assessment completed. The client's pain is 2 on a O to 10 pain scale. The client requests sleeping medication for the night. She explains that she keeps having horrible thoughts and memories about the house collapsing and that it is keeping her from falling asleep. She states, "l used to be so happy before all of this happened. Now I can't b get out of this funk I am in.” The client would also prefer to be in a quieter area of the unit as she is currently by the nurses’ station hears talking and alarms constantly.

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Pain assessment completed. The client's pain is 2 on a O to 10 pain scale. The client requests sleeping medication for the night. She explains that she keeps having horrible thoughts and memories about the house collapsing and that it is keeping her from falling asleep. She states, "l used to be so happy before all of this happened. Now I can't b get out of this funk I am in.” The client would also prefer to be in a quieter area of the unit as she is currently by the nurses’ station hears talking and alarms constantly.

Hint : 🧠Intrusive thoughts need quick support

Correct Highlights :
  • horrible thoughts
  • memories about the house collapsing and that it is keeping her from falling asleep
  • I can't b get out of this funk I am in.
Rationale :

🔷 Intrusive memories and horrible thoughts suggest acute stress disorder (ASD) or PTSD risk.

🔷 Emotional distress interfering with sleep and daily function requires prompt intervention.

🔷 Persistent low mood and hopelessness increase risk for depression or suicidal ideation.

🔷 Addressing the environment (noise, alarms) helps reduce overstimulation and anxiety.

🔷 Early recognition prevents progression to chronic PTSD.

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She has been in the intensive care unit for 2 weeks and moved today to the surgical floor to continue monitoring her respiratory function and to complete IV antibiotic administration 
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Pain assessment completed. The client's pain is 2 on a O to 10 pain scale. The client requests sleeping medication for the night. She explains that she keeps having horrible thoughts and memories about the house collapsing and that it is keeping her from falling asleep. She states, "l used to be so happy before all of this happened. Now I can't b get out of this funk I am in.” The client would also prefer to be in a quieter area of the unit as she is currently by the nurses’ station hears talking and alarms constantly.

After listening to the client's symptoms, the nurse realizes that she likely hasrelated to

Hint : ⚡Trauma link = ASD

Correct Answers

  • Blank 1 Correct Option: Acute stress disorder
  • Blank 2 Correct Option: traumatic stress exposure
Rationale :

🔶 ASD occurs after traumatic events, such as the house collapse described.

🔶 Horrible intrusive memories, low mood, and insomnia are hallmark ASD symptoms.

🔶 Early intervention with therapy or short-term medication can prevent PTSD development.

🔶 Traumatic exposure triggers sympathetic nervous system overactivity, causing hyperarousal.

🔶 Addressing psychological trauma early improves recovery outcomes.

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