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Question 1 of 5

A client with type 1 diabetes is diagnosed with a psychosis and is to receive haloperidol (Haldol). Which response should a nurse anticipate with this drug combination?

A. Depressed respirations

B. Intensified action of both drugs

C. Decreased control of the diabetes

D. Increased danger of extrapyramidal side effects

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Decreased control of the diabetes

Question 2 of 5

Accompanied by many family members, a 16-year-old Chinese-American female patient is admitted to the unit with reports of sadness and suicidal ideation. The patient and her family emigrated from mainland China five years ago. Regarding the family, the psychiatric and mental health nurse:

A. encourages the patient to communicate her need for privacy to her family.

B. gently asks the family members to leave the room.

C. privately asks the mother for her assistance in clearing the room.

D. provides care for the patient while the family members are present.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: privately asks the mother for her assistance in clearing the room.

Question 3 of 5

A patient refuses to acknowledge a recent traumatic event and insists that it never happened. This defense mechanism is best described as:

A. Repression

B. Displacement

C. Rationalization

D. Denial

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Denial

Question 4 of 5

What medication should the nurse expect to administer to actively reverse the overdose sedative effects of benzodiazepines?

A. Lithium

B. Flumazenil

C. Methadone

D. ChlorproMAZINE

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Flumazenil

Question 5 of 5

A client with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder has negative feelings toward the other clients on the unit and considers them all to be 'bad.' Which defense was the client using when this statement was made?

A. Splitting

B. Ambivalence

C. Passive aggression

D. Reaction formation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Splitting

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