A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly licensed nurse. Which

of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of

the teaching? (Select all that apply). - SELECTED ANSWER--To assess cognitive

ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens."

-To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression.

-To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence."

A nurse is planning care for a client who has a mental health disorder. Which of the

following actions should the nurse include as a psychobiological intervention? -

SELECTED ANSWER-Monitor the client for adverse effects of the medications.

A nurse in an outpatient mental health clinic is preparing to conduct an initial client

interview. When conducting the interview, which of the following actions should the

nurse identify as the priority? - SELECTED ANSWER-Identify the client's perception

of her mentalhealth status.

A nurse is told during change of shift report that a client is stuporous. When assessing

the client, which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - SELECTED

ANSWER-The client arouses briefly in response to a sternal rub.

A nurse is planning a peer group discussion about the DSM-5. Which of the following

information is appropriate to include in the discussion? (Select all that apply) -

SELECTED ANSWER-The DSM-5 establishes diagnostic criteria for individual

mental health disorders.

-The DSM-5 assists nurses in planning care for client's who have mental health

disorders.

-The DSM-5 indicates expected assessment findings of mental health disorders.

A nurse in an emergency mental health facility is caring for a group of clients. The nurse

should identify that which of the following clients requires a temporary emergency

admission? - SELECTED ANSWER-A client who has borderline personality disorder

and assaulted a homeless man with a metal rod