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Practice Question

A nurse working in a mental health facility is admitting a client.

Answer Choices:

Rationale:

❤️ Cardiac status — The client has hypokalemia (K+ 2.9 mEq/L), tachycardia (122/min), and a weak, thready pulse, all of which indicate potentially life-threatening cardiac instability.

Electrolyte imbalances—especially low potassium—can lead to arrhythmias and must be treated immediately.

❤️ Emotional state — Once the client is medically stabilized, it is appropriate to address the emotional and psychological triggers contributing to the eating disorder, especially since the client reports overwhelming stress and expresses a loss of control in their life.

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Answer Choices:

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Question Details
  • Category: LPN - Nursing Exam(s)
  • Subcategory: ATI Exams
  • Domain: MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHIATRIC PN
  • Answer Choices: 0
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