ATI CAPSTONE MENTAL HEALTH LATEST 2024 2024 WITH UPDATED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (ALREADY GRADED A+)

ATI CAPSTONE MENTAL HEALTH LATEST
2024 2024 WITH UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (ALREADY GRADED A+)
A nurse is caring for a client on an acute care mental health unit.
Client has a history of bipolar disorder and self-injurious behavior.
1330:
Client pacing rapidly across their room and shouting loudly at
nursing staff. Client appears agitated. Verbal de-escalation
measures implemented. Client returned to their bed and is refusing
to talk or make eye contact.
1345: Client displays self-injurious behavior by attempting to cut
themselves with plastic utensils from their lunch tray.
Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options. The
nurse should , followed by
. - Assist the charge nurse in placing the client in restraints;
Monitoring the client's behavior for their ability to be reintegrated
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into unit activities is correct.
De-escalation techniques failed to help the client and the client is
now attempting to harm themselves. In emergency situations, such
as client self-harm, the charge nurse is allowed to place the client
in restraints with assistance of the nursing staff as needed. The
client should be observed and monitored closely throughout their
time in restraints. Restraints are a temporary measure to prevent
the client from self-harm or harming others.
A nurse in a psychiatric unit is caring for several clients. Which of
the following clients should the nurse recommend for group
therapy?
A client who has been taking amitriptyline for 3 months for
depression
A client exhibiting psychotic behavior
A client admitted 12 hr ago for acute mania
A client who is experiencing alcohol intoxication - A client who has
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been taking amitriptyline for 3 months for depression;
Psychotherapy groups provide clients with the opportunity to
enhance their personal relationships, increase self-awareness, and
try new behaviors in a safe social setting. Amitriptyline can take 4
to 8 weeks to become effective; therefore, this client should be
experiencing improvement in depressive manifestations and be
ready to interact in a group setting.
A nurse is discussing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with a
newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the
newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the underlying
reason clients with OCD perform ritualistic behaviors?
"The ritualistic behavior provides sexual satisfaction."
"The client performs ritualistic behavior to boost self-esteem." "The
ritualistic behavior temporarily relieves anxiety."
"The client performs ritualistic behavior to decrease feelings of
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shame." - "The ritualistic behavior temporarily relieves anxiety.";
Clients with OCD perform ritualistic behaviors to provide a
temporary relief from anxiety related to obsessions.
A nurse is teaching a female client who has anxiety disorder about
alprazolam. Which of the following information should the nurse
include in the teaching?
"Use a reliable form of contraception while taking this medication."
"If a dose is missed, double the next dose of medication."
"This medication may increase your blood pressure."
"Do not eat aged cheeses while taking this medication." - "Use a
reliable form of contraception while taking this medication.";