A 45-year-old client with a delusional disorder believes that their neighbor is spying on them through hidden cameras in their home. The client is anxious but willing to discuss their belief. What is the most appropriate nursing response to support reality testing?

A nurse notices that a client who has moderate anxiety is pacing the hall and mumbling. As the nurse approaches the client, he states, "I am at the end of my rope. I don't think I can take any more bad news." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is preparing to administer an antipsychotic medication to a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. The prescribed dose is 10 mg, and the medication is available in 5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?

A nurse in an acute mental health unit is admitting a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following findings supports the admitting diagnosis of acute mania?

A nurse is providing care for a client who seems anxious following a recent tragedy. Which of the following statements by the client reflects an adaptive use of sublimation?

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who was sexually assaulted. Which of the following resources will provide the most effective support immediately following the incident?

A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium carbonate. The order states to administer 300 mg orally three times a day. How many milligrams of lithium should be administered over 24 hours?

A patient with a history of anxiety disorder is prescribed lorazepam at a dosage of 1 mg to be administered every 8 hours as needed. If the patient has already received 2 doses today, what is the maximum additional dosage they can safely receive within the same day?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with a new prescription for phenelzine (MAOI). The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following foods when taking this medication?

A 25-year-old male with schizophrenia is brought to the emergency department by his family. He is exhibiting severe agitation, auditory hallucinations, and paranoid delusions. What are the nursing priorities for managing this patient in an acute situation?
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Juan is reviewing the effects of neurotransmitter imbalances in mental health disorders. A decrease in which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with depression?