ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam Guide 2026 | Chapters 1-10 | Level 3 Verified

ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam Guide 2026 | Chapters 1-10 | Level 3 Verified 4. A nurse caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Whichof the following examples demonstrates the nurse’s use of interpersonal communication? C. the nurse asks the client about her body image perception. The nurse’s one‐on‐one communication with the client is an example of interpersonal communication. 5. A nurse is caring for the parents of a child who has demonstrated recent changes in behavior and mood. When the mother of the child asks the nurse for reassurance about her son’s condition, which of the following responses should the nurse make? D. “I understand you’re concerned. Let’s discuss what concerns you specifically.” The therapeutic response reflects upon, and accepts, the parents’ feelings, and it allows them to clarify what they are feeling. Chapter 4- Stress and Defensive mechanisms 1. A nurse is caring for a client who smokes and has lung cancer. the client reports, “I’m coughing because I have that cold that everyone has been getting.” The nurse should identify that the client is using which of the following defense mechanisms? B. denial. This is an example of denial, which is pretending the truth is not reality to manage the anxiety of acknowledging what is real. 2. A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who was just informed that she requires emergency surgery. the client, has a respiratory rate 30/min, and says, “this is difficult to comprehend. I feel shaky and nervous.” the nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following levels of anxiety? B. Moderate anxiety decreases problem‐solving and may hamper the client’s ability to understand information. Vital signs may increase somewhat, and the client is visibly anxious. 3. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing moderate anxiety. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when trying to give necessary information to the client? (Select all that apply.) B. Discuss prior use of coping mechanisms with the client. This assists the client in identifying ways of effectively coping with the current stressor. D. Demonstrate a calm manner while using simple and clear directions. Providing a calm presence assists the client in feeling secure and promotes relaxation. clients experiencing moderate levels of anxiety often bene t from the direction of others. .