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Question 1 of 5

A healthcare professional is assessing a client for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which symptom should the healthcare professional expect to find?

A. Persistent thoughts about the trauma.

B. Increased energy and enthusiasm.

C. Decreased need for sleep.

D. Increased appetite and weight gain.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Persistent thoughts about the trauma.

Question 2 of 5

A mental health worker (MHW) is caring for a client with escalating aggressive behavior. Which action by the MHW warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?

A. Attempting to physically restrain the client.

B. Telling the client to go to the quiet area of the unit.

C. Using a loud voice to talk to the client.

D. Remaining at a distance of 4 feet from the client.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Attempting to physically restrain the client.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is using the CAGE questionnaire as a screening tool for a client who is seeking help because his wife said he had a drinking problem. What information should the nurse explore in-depth with the client based on this screening tool?

A. Consumption, liver enzymes, gastrointestinal complaints, and bleeding.

B. Minimizing drinking, frequently missing family events, guilt about drinking, and amount of daily intake.

C. Cancer screening results, anger, gastritis, daily alcohol intake.

D. Efforts to cut down, annoyance with questions, guilt, drinking as an "Eye-opener."

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Efforts to cut down, annoyance with questions, guilt, drinking as an "Eye-opener."

Question 4 of 5

A client who refuses antipsychotic medications disrupts group activities, talks with nonsensical words, and wanders into other clients' rooms. The nurse decides that the client needs constant observation based on which of these assessment findings?

A. Wanders into clients' rooms.

B. Refuses antipsychotic medication.

C. Talks with nonsensical words.

D. Disrupts group activities.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Disrupts group activities.

Question 5 of 5

A middle-aged female client with no previous psychiatric history is seen in the mental health clinic because her family describes her as having paranoid thoughts. On assessment, she tells the nurse, "I want to find out why these people are stalking me." Which response should the nurse provide?

A. It sounds like this experience is frightening for you.

B. What makes you think people are stalking you?

C. I know you are frightened, but no one is stalking you.

D. Do you think someone is trying to harm you?

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It sounds like this experience is frightening for you.

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