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    Ati rn mental health proctored exam 2023

    A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a group of clients. After assessing the clients, which of the following clients requires an update to their plan of care to ensure client safety?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. While fear of gaining weight is concerning in a client with anorexia nervosa, it does not necessarily require an immediate update to the care plan unless other risk factors such as malnutrition are present. B. Clang associations, although abnormal, are not immediately dangerous and do not typically require an urgent change in care. This may indicate active symptoms of schizophrenia, but it does not pose an immediate safety risk. C. Memory difficulties in Alzheimer’s disease are expected as part of the progression of the condition, but they do not directly endanger the client's safety. D. Poor impulse control in a client with bipolar disorder, particularly if the client is manic, poses a potential safety risk due to risky behaviors. An update to the care plan is necessary to address this concern and minimize harm.

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