NR326 W5 Book Review Qs

Ms. T. has been diagnosed with agoraphobia. Which behavior would be most characteristic of this disorder?

Which of the following is the most appropriate therapy for a client with agoraphobia?

With implosion therapy, a client with phobic anxiety would be:

A client with OCD spends many hours each day washing her hands. The most likely reason she washes her hands so much is that it:

The initial care plan for a client with OCD who washes her hands obsessively would include which of the following nursing interventions?

A client with OCD says to the nurse, "I've been here 4 days now, and I'm feeling better. I feel comfortable on this unit, and I'm not ill-at-ease with the staff or other patients anymore." In light of this change, which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

Annie has trichotillomania. She is receiving treatment at the mental health clinic with habit-reversal therapy. Which of the following elements would be included in this therapy? (Select all that apply.)

A new client at the mental health clinic is diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder. Which of the following nursing interventions is a priority?

A client who is experiencing a panic attack has just arrived at the emergency department. Which is the priority nursing intervention for this client?

Janet has a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder. Her physician has prescribed buspirone 15 mg daily. Janet says to the nurse, "Why do I have to take this every day? My friend's doctor ordered Xanax for her, and she only takes it when she is feeling anxious." Which of the following would be an appropriate response by the nurse?

Joanie is a new patient at the mental health clinic. She has been diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder. Which of the following medications is the psychiatric nurse practitioner most likely to prescribe for Joanie?

A client, who is a veteran of the war in Iraq, is diagnosed with PTSD. The client says to the nurse, "I can't figure out why God took my buddy instead of me." From this statement, the nurse assesses which of the following in the client?

Which of the following treatment regimens would most appropriately be ordered for a client with PTSD?

Which of the following may be influential in the predisposition to PTSD?

Which of the following is true regarding the diagnosis of adjustment disorder?

The physician orders sertraline (Zoloft) for a client who is hospitalized with adjustment disorder with depressed mood. This medication is intended to:

Trauma-informed care is a philosophical approach that includes which of the following principles? (Select all that apply.)

A client experiences a nightmare during their first night in the hospital and explains to the nurse that they were dreaming about gunfire all around and people being killed. The nurse's most appropriate initial intervention is to:

A client who recently divorced after 10 years of marriage is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of adjustment disorder with depressed mood. The client acknowledges difficulty adjusting to an independent lifestyle and having thoughts of taking an overdose of acetaminophen. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?

A client, who is depressed following the breakup of a very stormy marriage, says to the nurse, "I feel so bad. I thought I would feel better once I left, but I feel worse!" Which is the best response by the nurse?

A client, age 16, has recently been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The client must watch their diet and take an oral hypoglycemic medication daily. The client has become very depressed, and the client's mother reports that they refuse to change their diet and often skips their medication. The client has been hospitalized for stabilization of their blood glucose level. The psychiatric nurse practitioner has been called in as a consultant. Which nursing diagnosis by the psychiatric nurse would be a priority for the client at this time?

Some individuals with obesity take amphetamines to suppress appetite and help them lose weight. Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with the use of amphetamines that makes this practice undesirable?

The Maudsley approach to treatment of adolescents with anorexia nervosa advances which of the following fundamental concepts?

A client has sought help for their concern that they are binge eating and feels like it has "gotten out of control." The client asks the nurse what can be done to help them. Which of the following is the most accurate response?

Which of the following physical manifestations would you expect to assess in a client suffering from anorexia nervosa?

Which medication has been used with some success in clients with bulimia nervosa?

A client is hospitalized on the psychiatric unit with a history and current diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. Which of the following symptoms would be congruent with this client's diagnosis?

A 14-year-old client has just been admitted to the psychiatric unit for anorexia nervosa. The individual is emaciated and refusing to eat. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?

The nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized with anorexia nervosa and is severely malnourished. The client continues to refuse to eat. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A hospitalized client with bulimia nervosa is discussing their need to vomit and tells the nurse they are afraid they will gain weight. Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A client presents in the emergency department with complaints of suicidal ideation. The following information is collected by the nurse. Which of these assessment findings suggests that bulimia nervosa might be a health problem? (Select all that apply.)

A client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder manipulates the staff in an effort to fulfill their own desires. All of the following may be examples of manipulative behaviors in the borderline patient except:

A client on the psychiatric unit has a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following characteristics is consistent with this diagnosis?

A nurse on the psychiatric unit documents that the client was attempting to use "splitting" behaviors with staff. This should be interpreted to mean that the client is exhibiting what behavior?

According to researchers, which of the following is a common theme in the health history of the client with borderline personality disorder?

Which of the following behavioral patterns is characteristic of individuals with narcissistic personality disorder?

Which of the following behavioral patterns is characteristic of individuals with schizoid personality disorder?

A client with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder exhibits alternating clinging and distancing behaviors with the nurse who has been assigned to their care. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention for the client with this type of behavior?

A client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder approaches the nurse and says, "You're so cute, are you married?" Which of these is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A client with borderline personality disorder reports to the nurse that she is having abdominal pain and is requesting pain medication. Which action by the nurse is a priority?

A male client with antisocial personality disorder was found on the bed in a female patient's room. When instructed to leave the room, the client states, "I'm sick of you telling me what I can or can't do. If I want to carry on a relationship with one of these ladies, it's my right. I'll do exactly as I please!" Which of these actions by the nurse is a priority at this point?

Agoraphobia

Gradual Exposure Therapy

Implosion Therapy

Repetitive handwashing in OCD

Initial care plan for handwashing OCD

Limiting ritualistic behaviors in OCD

Habit-Reversal Therapy for Trichotillomania

Priority nursing intervention for Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Priority nursing intervention during a panic attack

Importance of daily buspirone dosage

Medication for Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Survivor's Guilt

Standard treatment for PTSD

Factors predisposing to PTSD

Diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder

Sertraline for Adjustment Disorder

Trauma-informed care

Intervention for a client experiencing a nightmare during hospitalization

Priority nursing diagnosis for a client with adjustment disorder and suicidal thoughts

Response to a client grieving the loss of their marriage

Priority nursing diagnosis for a diabetic adolescent refusing treatment

Tolerance to Amphetamines

Maudsley Approach to Anorexia Nervosa

Treatment options for Binge Eating Disorder

Physical Manifestations of Anorexia Nervosa

Medication for Bulimia Nervosa

Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa

Priority nursing diagnosis for Anorexia Nervosa

Response to a client refusing to eat with Anorexia Nervosa

Response to a client with bulimia nervosa expressing fear of weight gain

Assessment findings suggestive of bulimia nervosa

Manipulative behaviors in BPD

Antisocial Personality Disorder Characteristic

Splitting in BPD

Early childhood trauma and BPD

Narcissistic Personality Disorder Characteristics

Schizoid Personality Disorder Characteristics

Intervention for clients with BPD exhibiting clinging behaviors

Response to a client with antisocial personality disorder making inappropriate comments

Prioritizing assessment of pain in a client with BPD

Response to a client with antisocial personality disorder breaking rules