ATI RN · ATI Mental Health · Use of Psychotropic Medications
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A patient with which of the following conditions should not be placed on a ketogenic diet?
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Correct Answer: pancreatitis
A male patient reports to the nurse, 'I'm told I have memories of childhood abuse stored in my unconscious mind. I want to work on this'. Based on this statement, what information should the nurse provide the patient?
Expert Explanatory Rationale
Correct Answer: To seek the help of a trained therapist to help uncover and deal with the trauma associated with those memories.
A nurse notes that a client with schizophrenia receiving an antipsychotic medication is having uncontrolled movement of the lips and tongue. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing:
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Correct Answer: Tardive dyskinesia.
A nurse is working with a patient who has bipolar disorder. The patient is currently in a manic episode. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
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Correct Answer: Providing a calm and structured environment
A patient is complaining of pain in his joints that is worse in the morning, better after he moves around for a while, and then gets worse again if he sits for long periods. The nurse should assess for other signs of what problem?
Expert Explanatory Rationale
Correct Answer: Rheumatoid arthritis
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