NUR 339-2018 HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH -with 100% verified 53 Q&A

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1. When caring for an older client, the nurse observes multiple bruises in over the client’s legs, arms, back, and gluteal areas. When the client contact, the nurse suspects elder abuse. What action... should the nurse?  Measure and document size, shape and color of the bruised areas. 2. A client who is homeless is diagnosed with schizophrenia and admitted on an involuntary basis to e mental health hospital 4 days ago. The client stopped taking prescribed antipsychotic drugs approximately one month ago. Since hospitalization the client continues to have poor judgment and refuses all medications. What action should the nurse take?  Administer a long acting antipsychotic medication so that the client can be discharged to a shelter. 3. After receiving treatment for anorexia, a student asks the school nurse for permission to work in the school cafeteria as part of the school’s wok study program. What action should the nurse take?  Recommend assignment to the receptionist’s office. CONTINUED....... [Show More]

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