Hesi Mental Health Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

frequency of binging and purging behaviors {Ans: teenaged girl self induced vomiting}showing no signs of being judgmental {Ans: A nurse is changing a dressing on a bipolar patient's stomach from self-inflicting knife wound. What is the nurse's best approach?}C {Ans: A male client with a long history of alcohol dependency arrives in the Emergency department describing the feeling of bugs crawling on his body. His blood pressure is 170/102, pulse rate is 110 beats/ min, and his blood alcohol level is 0 mg/dl. Which prescription should the nurse administer? A. Haloperidol (Hadol) B. Thiamine (Vitamin B1) C. Lorazapam (Ativan) D. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)}administer the prescribed anticholinergic benztropine (cogentin) for dystonia {Ans: recurrent negative symptoms of chronic schizophrenia and medication risperdal. walks laterally contracted position, something has made his body contort}consult with the healthcare provider about reducing the dosage {Ans: A client with schizophrenia who is taking Haldol begins exhibiting tremors of the extremities. Which intervention should the nurse implement}D {Ans: While caring for an older client, the RN observes multiple bruises in Over the client's legs, arms, back, and gluteal areas. When the client Contact, the RN suspects elder abuse. What action should the RN