Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Diagnoses Quiz

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What is the primary focus of nursing interventions when working with confused clients?

Providing emotional support to family members
Assessing the client's cognitive function
Maintaining the client's safety (correct)
Managing the client's medication regimen

When communicating with a confused client, what is the most effective way to capture their attention?

Speaking loudly and quickly
Using complex medical terminology
Facing the client while speaking (correct)
Providing lengthy explanations

What should the nurse do when a client is agitated and pulling at IV lines or catheters?

Use physical restraints as a first resort
Try other strategies, such as having a family member stay with the client, before using physical restraints (correct)
Administer a sedative to calm the client
Leave the client alone to calm down

When providing explanations to a confused client, what should the nurse avoid?

Giving lengthy or detailed explanations (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why should the nurse use medications judiciously when working with confused clients?

Because sedatives can worsen confusion and increase the risk of falls (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse do to help a confused client request assistance safely?

Teach the client to request assistance for activities that may be unsafe (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of cognition in the brain?

To process, retain, and use information (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of a cognitive disorder on daily life?

Devastating effects on the ability to function (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the nursing process in providing holistic care to clients with neurocognitive disorders and eating disorders?

Community level (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of recent and relevant sources in a research paper?

They provide credibility and validity to the research (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of patient education in neurocognitive disorders and eating disorders?

To provide holistic care and support (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of applying the nursing process in the provision of care to clients with neurocognitive disorders and eating disorders?

It ensures holistic care and support (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of periodic nursing assessment in community-based care for clients with dementia?

To ensure the level of care provided is appropriate to the client's current needs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of support is provided by adult day care centers for clients with dementia?

Supervision, meals, support, and recreational activities in group settings (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nursing diagnoses is commonly used for clients with dementia?

Impaired social interaction (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of home care services for clients with dementia?

Assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing and food preparation (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why have programs and services for clients with dementia and their families increased in recent years?

Due to the growing awareness of Alzheimer disease (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of community-based care for clients with dementia?

To support clients with dementia in their own homes and communities (D) Signup and view all the answers