1. A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver due to alcohol use disorder. Which

of the following findings should the nurse suspect?

- Acrocyanosis

- Arrhythmias

- Ascites *

- Weight gain

2. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has binge-eating disorder. Which of the following

findings should the nurse expect?

- Amenorrhea

- Abdominal pain *

- Restricted caloric intake

- Frequent use of laxatives

3. A nurse is assisting with the collection of admission data for a client who has anorexia

nervosa. The client has lost 11.4 kg (25 lb) over the past month and currently weighs 38.6 kg

(85 lb). The nurse should expect which of the following findings?

- Flushed extremities

- Hyperkalemia

- Loose stools

- Amenorrhea *

4. A nurse is caring for a client who has alcohol use disorder. Following withdrawal, which of

the following medications should the nurse expect to administer to the client during

maintenance?

- Methadone

- Disulfiram *

- Chlordiazepoxide

- Naloxone

5. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to

a sexual assault that occurred 3 months ago. Which of the following findings should the

nurse expect?

- Increased hours of sleep each day

- Repeatedly talking about the assault

- Dreams about the assault *

- Decreased responsiveness to stimuli

6. A nurse in an acute mental health facility is participating in a nursing staff discussion about

the legal aspects of involuntary admissions. Which of the following information should the

nurse include?

- A client who is involuntarily admitted must take prescribed medications

- An involuntary admission of a client is limited to 2 weeks

- A client who is involuntarily admitted can leave the facility against medical advice

- An involuntary admission is justified if the client is a danger to others *

7. A nurse in a mental health unit is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is receiving

treatment for self-inflicted injuries. The nurse should identify which of the following

interventions as the priority for this client.

- Promoting and maintaining the client safety *

- Discussing reasons for the client’s behavior