Mental Health (PSYCH) HESI - PRACTICE 2026/2027

Mental Health (PSYCH) HESI - PRACTICE 2026/2027
The nurse is discussing the grieving process with the client. Which stages are included in Kubler-Ross'
stages of grief? Rank in the correct order.
1. Acceptance
2. Bargaining
3. Denial
4. Anger
5. Depression - Answer:
3. Denial
4. Anger
2. Bargaining
5. Depression
1. Acceptance
Which situation requires priority intervention on an inpatient psychiatric unit?
1. A client is threatening to throw the television at another client.
2. A male client wants to use the phone to call his spouse.
3. A client sitting in a chair is delusional and hallucinating
4. A client has refused to eat anything for the last 2 days. - Answer:
1. A client is threatening to throw the television at another client.
The client diagnosed with bipolar disorder and who is prescribed lithium, an anti mania medication, is
admitted to the psychiatric unit in an acute manic state. Which intervention should the nurse implement
first?
1. Have the laboratory draw a STAT serum lithium level.
2. Evaluate what behavior prompted the psychiatric admission.
3. Assess and treat the client's physiological needs.
4. Administer STAT dose of lithium to the client. - Answer:
3. Assess and treat the client's physiological needs.