ATI PN Management 2020
ATI PN Management 2020 ( 86 Questions)
A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
A client with schizophrenia exhibiting apathy may require attention, but it may not be an immediate priority unless there are signs of deterioration or safety concerns.
A client with an anxiety disorder appearing restless may be experiencing distress, but it is not necessarily indicative of an immediate safety or crisis situation.
A client with major depressive disorder reporting hopelessness raises significant concern, as it may indicate an increased risk of self-harm or suicide. Clients expressing hopelessness should be assessed promptly to determine the level of risk and implement appropriate interventions.
A client with bipolar disorder exhibiting provocative behavior may pose a potential risk, but the level of urgency is typically higher for a client expressing hopelessness and depressive
A. A client with schizophrenia exhibiting apathy may require attention, but it may not be an immediate priority unless there are signs of deterioration or safety concerns.
B. A client with an anxiety disorder appearing restless may be experiencing distress, but it is not necessarily indicative of an immediate safety or crisis situation.
C. A client with major depressive disorder reporting hopelessness raises significant concern, as it may indicate an increased risk of self-harm or suicide. Clients expressing hopelessness should be assessed promptly to determine the level of risk and implement appropriate interventions.
D. A client with bipolar disorder exhibiting provocative behavior may pose a potential risk, but the level of urgency is typically higher for a client expressing hopelessness and depressive