ATI RN · ATI Mental Health · Mental Health Theories and Therapies ATI Quizlet
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A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client newly diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. Which of the following would the nurse expect to implement in conjunction with pharmacologic therapy?
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Correct Answer: Cognitive behavioral therapy
A nurse is preparing to lead an older adult group. Which of the following would the nurse need to keep in mind when leading this group?
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Correct Answer: Keeping the pace of the group meetings slow
A client comes to the emergency department because he thinks he is having a heart attack. Further assessment determines that the client is not having a heart attack but is having a panic attack. When beginning to interview the client, which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to use?
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Correct Answer: What did you experience just before and during the attack?
For the client considering electroconvulsive therapy, what is the appropriate teaching?
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Correct Answer: ECT uses electrical stimulation to targeted areas of the brain.
The nurse is caring for a 3½-year-old child with autism who has been hospitalized. The child rocks continuously without any danger present to the child's safety. Which intervention by the nurse would be most appropriate?
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Correct Answer: Ignore the child's rocking behavior.
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