Mental Health Cms |60 Questions| With Correct Answers.

A nurse in a mental health facility is contributing to the plan of care for a new client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to include in the working phase of the nurse-client relationship? Establish a regular meeting time with the client. Collect data about the clients current health status. Determine whether the client's goals are met. Provide the client with information on problem-solving. {Ans: Establish a regular meeting time with the client.}A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a situational crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Reinforce teaching on the client's use of coping skills. Encourage the client to use personal support systems. Identify if the client has thoughts of self-harm. Assist with a client referral for social services. {Ans: Identify if the client has thoughts of self-harm.}A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of cancer. The client states. "I can't think about my health until after my son is married next week." The nurse should identify the client's statement as an indication of which of the following maladaptive defense mechanisms? Reaction formation splitting suppression Projection {Ans: suppression}A nurse is