Practice Question
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about the manifestations of relapse to the family of a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
The client develops an inability to concentrate.
Rationale:
🔷 An inability to concentrate is one of the early warning signs of schizophrenia relapse.
🔷 It often occurs before the re-emergence of hallucinations or delusions, making it a vital symptom for families to monitor.
🔷 Identifying this symptom allows for early intervention, potentially preventing full relapse or hospitalization.
🔷 This information helps family members recognize when to seek medical help or adjust treatment.
🔷 Including this in discharge teaching ensures caregivers are proactive in relapse prevention.
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This question is from RN ATI Mental Health-2023 Exam 3 which contains 56 questions.
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For which of the following clients is a nurse considered a mandated reporter to the appropriate agency?
Answer Choices:
A. A client who reports lying to their provider about having suicidal ideation.
B. A client who reports that they enjoy smoking marijuana on weekends.
C. A client who reports that they took $20 from the cash register where they work.
D. A client who reports that their partner ties their child to a bed as punishment.
A nurse is leading a crisis intervention group for adolescents who witnessed the suicide of a classmate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Answer Choices:
A. Identify prior coping skills
B. Review community resources
C. Discuss the importance of confidentiality
D. Initiate referrals
A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a group of clients. After assessing the clients, which of the following clients requires an update to their plan of care to ensure client safety?
Answer Choices:
A. A client who has anorexia nervosa and expresses a fear of gaining weight.
B. A client who has schizophrenia and is exhibiting tangential associations in their speech.
C. A client who has bipolar disorder and is exhibiting poor impulse control.
D. A client who has Alzheimer's disease and is having difficulty remembering the names of family members.
A nurse observes the caregiver of a client who has Alzheimer's disease throwing magazines on the floor and crying. Which of the following actions should the case manager take first?
Answer Choices:
A. Discuss relaxation techniques with the caregiver.
B. Refer the caregiver to a local support group.
C. Consult social services to explore counseling for the caregiver.
D. Offer to talk with the caregiver about their feelings.
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a situational crisis following the sudden loss of their adolescent child. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Answer Choices:
A. Provide teaching to the client on the use of coping skills.
B. Assist the client to identity a friend for support.
C. Plan regular follow-up visits with the client.
D. Determine if the client has thoughts of harming themselves.
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4