2023 Ati Rn Mental Health Proctored Exam 2019 With Ngn Questions And Answers (Verified Revised Full Exam)

A charge nurse is developing an educational program about schizophrenia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include as a negative symptom of schizophrenia? {Ans: Thought blocking Thought blocking is a negative symptom of schizophrenia. This manifestation is a sudden interruption in a client's thought processes, usually due to an internal stimulus. The client may abruptly stop talking mid-sentence.}A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and will receive succinylcholine. The client asks the nurse about this medication. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? {Ans: "Succinylcholine is given to reduce muscle movements during therapy." - Succinylcholine is a muscle-paralyzing agent that will decrease muscle movement during the procedure so the client is less likely to be injured.}A nurse is planning care for an adolescent who is being admitted to an acute care unit following a suicide attempt. Which of the following interventions should the nurse identify as the priority? {Ans: Arrange one-to-one observation of the client.}A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse document as a negative symptom of this disorder? {Ans: Anhedonia}A nurse is teaching a client