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Question 1 of 5

The nurse consults the DSM for which of the following purposes?

A. To devise a plan of care for a newly admitted client

B. To predict the client's prognosis of treatment outcomes

C. To document the appropriate diagnostic code in the client's medical record

D. To serve as a guide for client assessment

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: To serve as a guide for client assessment

Question 2 of 5

A homeless client comes to an emergency department reporting cough, night sweats, weight loss, and blood-tinged sputum. What disease that has recently become more prevalent among the homeless community should a nurse suspect?

A. Meningitis

B. Tuberculosis

C. Encephalopathy

D. Mononucleosis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Tuberculosis

Question 3 of 5

The nurse assessing a newborn shortly after delivery notes that the infant is very jittery, irritable, and has a high-pitched cry. The nurse suspects that the mother took which substance during pregnancy?

A. Alcohol

B. Heroin

C. Cocaine

D. Analgesics

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Cocaine

Question 4 of 5

Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred regarding case management?

A. Case management is a method used to achieve independent client care.

B. Case management provides coordination of services required to meet client needs.

C. Case management exists mainly to facilitate client admission to needed inpatient services.

D. Case management is a method to facilitate health-care provider reimbursement.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Case management provides coordination of services required to meet client needs.

Question 5 of 5

A newly admitted client is diagnosed with bipolar disorder: manic episode. Which symptom related to altered thought is the nurse most likely to assess?

A. Pacing

B. Flight of ideas

C. Lability of mood

D. Irritability

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Flight of ideas

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