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HESI RN · HESI Mental Health · Stage Theories of Health Behavior

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Question 1 of 5

A client on an in-patient psychiatric unit tells the nurse, "I should have died because I am totally worthless." In order to encourage the client to continue talking about feelings, which should be the nurse's initial response?

A. "How would your family feel if you died?"

B. "You feel worthless now, but that can change with time."

C. "You've been feeling sad and alone for some time now?"

D. "It is great that you have come in for help."

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "You've been feeling sad and alone for some time now?"

Question 2 of 5

A nurse caring for a withdrawn, suspicious patient recognizes development of feelings of anger toward the patient. The nurse should:

A. suppress the angry feelings.

B. express the anger openly and directly with the patient.

C. tell the nurse manager to assign the patient to another nurse.

D. discuss the anger with a clinician during a supervisory session.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: discuss the anger with a clinician during a supervisory session.

Question 3 of 5

What is the most prevalent mental disorder in the United States?

A. Schizophrenia

B. Bipolar disorder

C. Dissociative fugue

D. Alzheimer's disease

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Alzheimer's disease

Question 4 of 5

Situation: A 17-year-old gymnast is admitted to the hospital due to weight loss and dehydration secondary to starvation. Which of the following nursing diagnoses will be given priority for the client?

A. Altered self-image

B. Fluid volume deficit

C. Altered nutrition less than body requirements

D. Altered family process

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Fluid volume deficit

Question 5 of 5

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is experiencing frequent hallucinations. What altered component of the nervous system would a nurse recognize as being responsible for this behavior?

A. Increase in serotonin

B. Decrease in histamine

C. Increase in dopamine

D. Decrease in acetylcholine

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Increase in dopamine

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