HESI RN · HESI Mental Health · Health Care Utilization by Age Group

What role does play have in mental development?

A history reveals that a patient virtually stopped eating 5 months ago and lost 25% of body weight. The nurse says, 'Describe what you think about your present weight and how you look.' Which response would be most consistent with anorexia nervosa?

To help communicate epidemiological trends amongst youth, a family doctor can refer to a typical Secondary School class of 33 students. In explaining to a parent, how many students would you estimate to report clinically significant symptoms of depression in one such class?

An adult consulted a nurse practitioner because of an inability to achieve orgasm for 2 years, despite having been sexually active. This adult was frustrated and expressed concerns about the relationship with the sexual partner. Which documentation best indicates the treatment was successful?

A patient with borderline personality disorder has been hospitalized several times after self-injurious behavior and suicide attempts. The patient has entered dialectical behavior therapy on an outpatient basis. During therapy, the advanced practice nurse has been counseling her regarding self-harm behavior management. Today the patient called the nurse and reported 'feeling empty and anxious' and wants to cut herself. Which response would best help in this situation?