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Question 1 of 5

What tool should a nurse use to differentiate occasional spontaneous behaviors of children from behaviors associated with bipolar disorder?

A. Risky Activity tool

B. FIND tool

C. Consensus Committee tool

D. Monotherapy tool

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: FIND tool

Question 2 of 5

A male client admitted to the psychiatric unit for treatment of substance abuse says to the nurse, 'It felt so wonderful to get high.' Which of the following is the most appropriate response?

A. If you continue to talk like that, I'm going to stop speaking to you.'

B. You told me you got fired from your last job for missing too many days after taking drugs all night.'

C. Tell me more about how it felt to get high.'

D. Don't you know it's illegal to use drugs?'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: You told me you got fired from your last job for missing too many days after taking drugs all night.'

Question 3 of 5

Nurse Elena is planning care for Karen, who is experiencing a manic episode. Which activity should Nurse Elena choose to help manage Karen's symptoms?

A. Group therapy session discussing emotions.

B. Solitary walk in the hospital garden.

C. Competitive board game with other clients.

D. Watching a stimulating action movie.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Solitary walk in the hospital garden.

Question 4 of 5

A client at the mental health clinic tells the case manager, I can't think about living another day, but don't tell anyone about the way I feel. I know you are obligated to protect my confidentiality. Which case manager response is most appropriate?

A. The treatment team is composed of many specialists who are working to improve your ability to function. Sharing this information with the team is critical to your care.

B. Let's discuss steps that will resolve negative lifestyle choices that may have increased your suicidal risk.

C. You seem to be preoccupied with self. You should concentrate on hope for the future.

D. This information is secure with me because of client confidentiality.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The treatment team is composed of many specialists who are working to improve your ability to function. Sharing this information with the team is critical to your care.

Question 5 of 5

Which symptom would the nurse expect to observe in a client experiencing opioid intoxication?

A. Insomnia

B. Abdominal cramps

C. Muscle aches

D. Impaired judgment

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Impaired judgment

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