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mental Health Final 9.A client who is depressed and has attempted suicide tels the nurse, "I should have died because I am totaly worthless Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. You've been feeling that your ie has no meaning" B. "it's not unusual for people who have depression to feel this way. C. Why do you feel you are worthiess? D. You have a great deal to live for. 10.A nurse on an acute care mental health unit is caring for a dlient who has generaized andiety disorder The cient receved an upsetting telephone call and is now rapidly pacing t the corridors of the unit Vhich of the folowing actions should the nurse take? A/ wak with the client at a gradually slowing pace. B. Allow the client to pace alone until physically tired C. Ask a small group of other clients to walk with the client D. Calmly instruct the client to stop pacing and sit in the deyroom 11. A nurse is caring for a client who has paranoid schizophrenia and a new prescrioion for risperdone The client asks the nurse what the medicine is supposed to do. Which of the folowing responses should the nurse make? A This medication will improve your mood." a-"This medication wil decrease your anxiety." C. This medication will clear your thinking D. This medication will prevent depression." to the plan of care for a client who is newly diagnosed 12.A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is a and is verbalizing paranoid delusions. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? Schedule a variety of competitive, stimulating group activites for the cient. B. Set limits on the amount of time the client talks about delusions C. Avoid asking the client about triggers for the delusions. D. Tell the client that the delusions are not real. Page 3 Created on:09/17/2018

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9.Option A.

You've been feeling that your life has no meaning.

Depression makes a person to think that they are not worthy and sometimes it leads to suicide if the person does not have any emotional support.

The nurse should respond by saying that you've been feeling that your life has no meaning.

10.Option A.

Walk with the client at a gradual slower pace.

If a client is feeling anxious then the nurse should remain with the patient and make him calm.

11)Option B.

The medication will decrease your anxiety.

12)Option A.