RN HESI Mental Health 2023 Proctored Exam
A female client is brought to the emergency department after police officers found her disoriented, disorganized, and confused. The nurse also determine the client is homeless and is exhibiting suspiciousness. This client's plan of care should include what priority problem?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Ineffective community coping may be a concern for a homeless individual but is not the priority in this scenario where the client is disoriented and confused. B. Disturbed sensory perception typically involves alterations in visual, auditory, tactile, or olfactory senses, which may not be the primary issue in this case. C. While self-care deficit could be a concern for a homeless individual, it is not the priority when the client is disoriented, disorganized, and confused. D. Acute confusion is the priority problem because the client is disoriented, disorganized, and confused, indicating a cognitive impairment that needs immediate attention. E. There is no specific rationale provided for this option.
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