18 Questions
Which teaching strategies should the nurse practice when educating clients with mild to moderate anxiety?
All of the above.
Which mental health diagnosis would a nurse suspect for a recently discharged veteran reporting symptoms of recurring intrusive thoughts, insomnia, and hypervigilance?
Posttraumatic stress disorder
What should the nurse recommend as an effective, nonpharmacological therapy for managing a client's symptoms of anxiety related to being in crowds?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Which of the following is a common defense mechanism used by individuals with anxiety disorders?
Displacement
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat anxiety disorders?
Antidepressants
Which of the following is a therapeutic technique used to build a strong nurse-client relationship in the context of mental health care?
Maintaining professional boundaries
A paranoid individual who cannot accept his guilt demonstrates which of the following defense mechanisms?
Denial
Which is the MOST appropriate nursing intervention for a client with suspicions?
Use a non-judgmental and consistent approach
An appropriate nursing intervention for a client who was seen tilting his head as if listening to someone would be to:
Address him by name to ask if he is hearing voices again
Which of the following statements is TRUE of manic reactions?
An attempt towards warding off feelings of underlying depression
Which defense mechanism is demonstrated by a paranoid individual who cannot accept their own guilt?
Denial
Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for a client experiencing a manic episode?
Use a non-judgmental and consistent approach
Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which anticonvulsants like valproic acid (Depakene®) help reduce manic and impulsive behavior?
Increasing the levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), thereby inhibiting neurotransmission in the CNS
Which of the following medications, if prescribed for occasional anxiety in a hospitalized client, should the nurse question regarding its effectiveness for prn (as-needed) use?
Buspirone (Buspar®)
Which of the following medications are the nurse most likely to assess for extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) in clients taking on an inpatient psychiatric unit?
Risperidone (Risperdal®), haloperidol (Haldol®), and ziprasidone (Geodon®)
Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a client exhibiting occasional anxiety in the hospital?
Recommend the client practice deep breathing exercises
Which of the following is a common defense mechanism used by clients in psychiatric settings?
Projection
Which of the following therapeutic approaches is most often used in the treatment of severe, treatment-resistant depression?
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Learn about effective teaching strategies for clients with mild to moderate anxiety in an education class setting. Explore ways to create a supportive environment and encourage clients to verbalize their thoughts and feelings. Reinforce reality and help manage anxiety symptoms by following specific teaching practices.
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