A nurse is talking with a group of parent who have recently experience the death of a

child. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Suggest forming a weekly support group for parents who have experienced the

death of a child.

A nurse in a community health center is working with a group of clients who have

post-traumatic stress disorder. Which of the following intervention should the nurse

include to reduce anxiety among the group members?

Guided imagery

A nurse is planning care for a client who is to undergo ECT. Which of the following

actions should the nurse include in the planb?

Monitor the clients cardiac rhythm during the procedure

A nurse is planning prevention strategies for partner violence in the community.

Which of the following strategies should the nurse include as a method of secondary

prevention?

Establish screening programs to identify at risk clients

A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. Which

of the following findings places the client at the greatest risk for self-directed injury or

injuring others?

Command hallucinations

A nurse is caring for a child who is taking methylphenidate. The nurse should

monitor the child for which of the following findings as a adverse effect of

methylphenidate?

Tachycardia

(Weight gain (no no) pt loose weight on this med).

(Tinnitus not an adverse effect)

(Increased salivation(no no) Dry mouth is an adverse effect)

A nurse observes a client on a mental health unit pushing on the locked unit door.

Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

"It appears as though you would like to open the door"

A nurse is assisting a clietn who has a terminal illness adjust to progressive loss of

independence. Which of the following statements by the client indicates acceptance

of her illness?

"I am going to order a wheelchair for when Im unable to walk"

A nurse is preparing to participate in a interdisciplinary conference for a client who

has bipolar disorder. Which of the following behaviors is the priority for the nurse to

report to the treatment team.

Giving away possessions