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30.  A nurse at the mental health clinic plans a series of psychoeducational groups for persons diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which two topics would take priority? (Select all that apply.)

43.  A staff nurse tells another nurse, “I evaluated a new client using the modified SAD PERSONS scale and got a score of 10. I’m wondering if I should send the client home.” Select the best reply by the second nurse.

55.  A client with schizophrenia has recently begun a new medication, clozapine (Clozaril). Which potentially fatal side effect will the nurse teach the client about?

5.  A client experiencing severe anxiety suddenly begins running and shouting, “I’m going to explode!” The nurse should implement which intervention to best maximize the client’s safety?  

11.  A nurse sits with a client diagnosed with schizophrenia. The client starts to laugh uncontrollably, although the nurse has not said anything funny. Select the nurse’s best response.

2. A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has experienced abuse and neglect since early childhood. The nurse should understand that this is an example of which of the following types of trauma?

3.  A nurse is assessing a 6-year-old child who has experienced violence at school. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use during their assessment of this client?

23.  A client with a history of three suicide attempts has been taking fluoxetine for 1 month. The client suddenly presents with a bright affect, rates mood at 9/10, and is much more communicative. Which action would be the nurse’s priority at this time?

4.  A person consistently rationalizes their cruel and abusive behavior. Which comment is most characteristic of this person defense mechanism?  

28.   An adult comes to the crisis clinic after being terminated from a job of 15 years. The client says, “I don’t know what to do. How can I get another job? Who will pay the bills? How will I feed my family?” Which nursing diagnosis applies?