HESI Mental Health 2023

Question 1 of 47

Which statement best demonstrates the nurse's role in ensuring that each client's rights are respected?

A. Autonomy is a fundamental right for each client.

B. Client rights are guaranteed by both state and federal laws.

C. Being respectful and concerned will ensure attentiveness to clients' rights.

D. Regardless of the client's condition, nurses must respect client rights.

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Question 2 of 47

Select the nursing interventions for a hospitalized client with mania who is exhibiting manipulative behavior. Select one intervention that does not apply.

A. Communicate expected behaviors to the client

B. Ensure that the client knows that he or she is not in charge of the nursing unit

C. Assist the client in identifying ways of setting limits on personal behaviors

D. Follow through about the consequences of behavior in a non-punitive manner

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Question 3 of 47

A female victim of sexual assault is being seen in the crisis center. The client states that she still feels 'as though the rape just happened yesterday,' even though it has been a few months since the incident. The appropriate nursing response is which of the following?

A. You need to try to be realistic. The rape did not just occur.

B. It will take some time to get over these feelings about your rape.

C. Tell me more about the incident that causes you to feel like the rape just occurred.

D. What do you think you can do to alleviate some of your fears about being raped again?

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Question 4 of 47

A client in a long-term care facility who has multiple sclerosis is embarrassed about the need to use a wheelchair and the muscle spasms that are readily visible in her legs. Which approach is therapeutic in assisting the client to cope?

A. Keep the client in her room as much as possible

B. Assist the client with all activities of daily living

C. Tell the client that many of the people in the facility have these same sorts of problems

D. Encourage and praise perseverance in performing ADLs, and assist the client to dress and groom daily

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Question 5 of 47

A client with schizophrenia is experiencing distressful thoughts secondary to paranoia. Which intervention(s) should the LPN/LVN include in the plan of care? Select one intervention that does not apply.

A. Avoid laughing when near the client

B. Whisper when communicating near the client

C. Increase socialization of the client among peers

D. Have the client sign a written release of information form

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