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    ATI Remediation Proctored Exam 3 (Mental and Med Surg)
    Select All That Apply

    A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for a client who is grieving. Exhibits A nurse is caring for a client who is grieving. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a priority to address? Select all that apply.

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. The client's statement, "I can't go on living without my child," indicates a potentially serious risk to their safety and well-being. This statement suggests that the client may be experiencing suicidal ideation or extreme despair, which requires immediate attention and intervention. B. While sadness and anger are expected components of grief, the intensity of these feelings and their persistence need to be assessed for any signs of complicated grief or potential for self-harm. Addressing these emotions is critical to ensuring the client’s safety and providing appropriate support. C. While understanding the expectations during group meetings is important for therapy, it is not as immediately critical as addressing the client's statements about their outlook on living and their medication adherence. D. Knowledge about the therapist’s role is important for therapeutic alliance, but it is less urgent compared to addressing the client’s potentially dangerous outlook on living and their medication issues. E. The client’s refusal to take the prescribed medication, with the belief that it "will not help," indicates a possible issue with medication adherence or effectiveness. This needs to be addressed to ensure that the client is receiving appropriate treatment for their mental health needs.

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