Mental Health Ati Questions 135 Correctly Answered Questions Latest Update

A nurse is caring for an adult client who is the victim of intimate partner abuse. The client does not wish to report the violence to law enforcement authorities. Which of the following nursing actions is the highest priority? A. Advise the client about the location of women's shelters. B. Encourage the client to participate in a support group for victims of abuse. C. Implement case management to coordinate community and social services. D. Educate the client about the use of stress management techniques. {Ans: A. Advise the client about the location of women's shelters. The client's safety is the highest priority. Therefore, the development of a safety plan that includes the identification of safe places to live is the priority nursing action.}A nurse is caring for a school age child who has a new prescription for methylphenidate (Daytrana) to treat ADHD. Which of the following should the nurse teach the client and family about this medication? A. Apply the patch once daily at bedtime. B. Take the medication orally with food every 12 hr. C. Take a second dose of the medication orally at bedtime. D. Remove the patch each day after 9 hr. {Ans: D. Remove