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A series of multiple-choice questions and answers related to mood and personality disorders, covering topics such as borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, paranoid personality disorder, dependent personality disorder, and histrionic personality disorder. It provides insights into the symptoms, treatment approaches, and nursing interventions associated with these disorders. Useful for students and professionals in the field of mental health.
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A nurse is planning discharge for a client who has BPD. Which of the following interventions should be included for this client? A. dialectical behavior therapy B. behavioral contract C. bibliotherapy D. safety plan A. dialectical behavior therapy
C. "I will take my meds as I should and know to call the number you gave me if I have bad thoughts" A nurse is teaching a client who has bipolar disorder about lithium. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "this med is addictive, so you will need to d/c in 6 months" B. "weight gain should be reported to your provider as in indication of lithium toxicity" C. "your provider may prescribe a diuretic if you have trouble urinating while taking lithium" D. "we will monitor your lithium levels closely while you are taking this med" D. "we will monitor your lithium levels closely while you are taking this med"
assessment priority? A. coping abilities B. support systems C. suicide risk D. psychiatric hx C. suicide risk SAFETY A nurse is caring for a client who has BPD. As part of the client's plan of care, the nurse reviews the day's schedule with the client each morning. As the nurse begins to review the schedule with the client, the client says, "why don't you shut up already? I can read it myself, you know!" Which of the following responses should the nurse give the clients? A. "we do this everyday. Why are you so angry with me this morning?" B. "I dont like it when you address me with that tone of voice" C. "I know you can, but are you going to read it or not?" D. "Fine. Here is the schedule, and I will expect you to be on time to your therapies" B. "I dont like it when you address me with that tone of voice" A nurse in an acute mental health facility is creating a plan of care for a new client who has histrionic personality disorder. Which of the following is the priority intervention for the nurse to make? A. promote appropriate behavior during group therapy sessions B. encourage client input in the treatment plan C. communicate with the client using concrete langauge D. demonstrate assertive behavior A. promote appropriate behavior during group therapy sessions
A - hypothyroidism long-term risk for lithium B - seizure disorder D - low sodium levels affect lithium levels