Practice Question
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:
Correct Answer:
Offer to talk with the caregiver about their feelings.
Rationale:
🟢 The caregiver's behavior—crying and throwing magazines—indicates emotional distress and caregiver burnout.
🟢 The nurse should first offer emotional support to help the caregiver feel heard and validated.
🟢 This builds rapport and provides an opening to assess for depression, anxiety, or stress-related fatigue.
🟢 Only after this conversation should the nurse proceed to interventions like support group referrals or relaxation techniques.
🟢 Immediate emotional support helps prevent caregiver crisis or breakdown.
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This question is from RN ATI Mental Health-2023 Exam 3 which contains 56 questions.
More Questions from This Exam
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 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:
A. The client begins sleeping more than usual.
B. The client develops an inability to concentrate.
C. The client exhibits an innated sense of self.
D. The client increases participation in social activities.
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 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