Georgia State University

NURS 3980

1)A female client on a psychiatric unit is sweating profusely while she vigorously does pushups and then runs the length of the corridor several times before crashing in to the furniture in the sitting room. Picking herself up, she begins to toss chairs aside, looking for a red one to sit in. When another client objects to the disturbances, the client shouts," I am the boss here. I do what I want." Which nursing problem best supports these observations

2. A female client engages in repeated checks of door and window locks. Behavior that prevents her form arriving on time and interferes with her ability to function effectively. What action should the nures take?

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

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

5. A male client with bipolar disorder tells the nurse that he needs to "make some deals so that he can improve his retirement savings." Based on this information, which client outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care
6. teenaged girl self induced vomiting

7. Pt is getting oreiented to the unit and replies “there are no TVs in the room” What is the nurse’s best respond?

8. A male adult is admitted because of an acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose. After transfer to the mental health unit, the client is told he has liver damage. Which information is most important for the nurse to include in the client's discharge plan?
9. The nurse documents the mental status of a female client who has been hospitalized for several days by court order, The client states, "I don't need to be here" and tells the nurse that she believes that the television talks to her. The nurse should document these assessment findings in which section of the mental status exam?
10. A client who has agoraphobia (a fear of crowds) is beginning desensitization with the therapist, and the nurse is reinforcing the process. Which intervention has the highest priority for this client's plan of care?
11. ECT therapy is not working, pt is non responsive to treatment what question should the nurse ask?

12. adolescent teen interrupts group about pets at home

13. depressed pt in bed all weekend, nuse finds pt still in bed on her shift, what is the best action to take?

14. postpartum depression Sign & Symptoms (3)

15. ECT pre treatment teaching

16. client who refuses antipsychotic medication disrupt group activities nurse decides client needs constant observation based on?

17. recurrent negative symptoms of chronic schizophrenia and medication risperdal. walks laterally contracted position, something has made his body contort

18. depression remains in bed most of the day, declines activities and refuses meals

19. Victim of intimate partner violence what 3 things should you do?

20. patient taking sertraline (zoloft) for postpartum depression, nursing teaching

21. client sitting in corner of day room during admission assessment, what nursing action

22. Psychomotor retardation, hypersomnia, and amotivation; what nursing intervention?

23. Client makes a statement I feel like im going to die, what level of Anxiety is it?

24. What documentation to include for abuse pts

25. Male nurse swings on female nurse for pushing him out of the way of a gurney. What is the kind of abuse?

26. Anorexic pt asking to work as a cook what is the nurse best response?

27. Client overdose on acetaminophen (Tylenol). What should the nurse monitor next?

28. Client is increasing getting aggressive

29. Angry pt because of coworkers, then a car accident, what is the nurse best response?

30. The nurse is teaching a pt about disulfiram (Antabuse)