ATI Mental Health 2020 Practice A
1. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has borderline personality
disorder and exhibits manipulative behaviors. which of the fol- lowing interventions should
the nurse include in the plan of care?: Establish and explain consequences for the clients
behavior
2. A nurse is assisting with screening for a group of client for major depres- sive disorder
(MDD). The nurse should identify that which of the following clients is at an increased risk
for development of MDD?: A client who just gave birth.
3. A nurse in a mental health facility is collecting data from a client who has schizophrenia.
The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is referred to as a negative
symptom of schizophrenia?: Apathy
4. A nurse is monitoring the nutritional status of a client who has bulimia nervosa. The
nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications?: Hyponatremia
5. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a child who has ADHD and is
exhibiting disruptive behavior at home. which of the following actions should the nurse
instruct the parent to take?: initiate a point system for the child.
6. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has major depressive disorder. which of the
following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?: feelings of
hopelessness.
7. A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who is becoming agitated. which
of the following actions should the nurse take first?: offer diversionary activities.