A charge nurse is instructing a newly licensed nurse about mental health disorders. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates an understanding of mental health disorders?

A client is diagnosed with schizophrenia. A physician orders haloperidol (Haldol), 50 mg bid: benztropine (Cogentin), 1 mg prn: and zolpidem (Ambien). 10 mg HS. Which client behavior would warrant the nurse to administer benztropine?

A client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa is to receive fluoxetine (Prozac) by oral solution. The medication is supplied in a 100-ml bottle. The label reads 20 mg/5mL.. The doctor orders 60 mg q day. Which dose of this medication should the nurse dispense?

depressed client states. I have a chemical imbalance in my brain. I have no control over my behavior. Medications are my only hope to feel normal again. Which nursing response is appropriate?

A nurse working with a client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa ask the client to recall a time in life when food could be consumed without purging Which is the purpose of this nursing intervention?

A nurse is discussing the use of mechanical restraints with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following situations should the nurse include as an indication for placing a client in mechanical restraints?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a mental illness and is without housing. The nurse should identify that which of the following interprofessional team members can help the client find housing?

A nurse is planning care for a client who has paranoid schizophrenia. Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan of care?

Within the nurse's scope of practice, which function is exclusive to the advanced practice psychiatric nurse?

How does a democratic form of self-government in the milieu contribute to client therapy?

A client is diagnosed with bipolar disorder and admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit. Which is the priority outcome for this client?