Comatose Client Assessment
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What is an expected finding in the physical appearance data collection?

  • Client looks younger than their stated age
  • Client is disheveled and unkempt
  • Client is wearing inappropriate clothing for the environment
  • Client is clean and dressed appropriately for the environment (correct)
  • Which abnormal posturing is associated with decerebrate rigidity?

  • Neck and elbow extension, wrist, and finger flexion (correct)
  • Twisting of the torso and limbs
  • Bending at the waist and neck
  • Flexion and internal rotation of upper extremity joints and legs
  • What does data collection for physical appearance include?

  • Personal hygiene, grooming, nutritional status, and clothing choice (correct)
  • Blood pressure and heart rate
  • Respiratory rate and oxygen saturation
  • Temperature and weight
  • What is the purpose of the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE)?

    <p>To assess cognitive status and orientation to time and place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does expected finding in physical appearance data collection NOT include?

    <p>Client looks older than their stated age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tool is used for pain rating?

    <p>Wong, Baker faces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can provide valuable information for data collection in mentally healthy children and adolescents?

    <p>Both the client and caregivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of physical examination in mental health nursing?

    <p>To assess the client's physical condition and collect data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should the nurse ask for feedback from the client after an interview?

    <p>To summarize the interview findings for record-keeping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern when performing physical data collection for a client in mental health nursing?

    <p>Using physical examination to assess and collect data on the client's condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible consequence of not asking for the client's feedback after an interview?

    <p>Inability to understand the client's perception of illness and wellness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the nurse do if the client is triggered by touch during physical examination?

    <p>Immediately stop the physical examination to avoid further triggering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action best demonstrates cultural sensitivity in mental health nursing?

    <p>Incorporating the client's cultural beliefs into the care plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

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