A client has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Which medication would the nurse expect the physician to order for this client's cognitive impairment?

A client exhibiting dependent behaviors says, "Do you think I should move from my parent's house and get a job?" Which nursing response is most appropriate?

What is the mental health nurse's purpose for providing feedback to a client on a psychiatric unit who is verbalizing concerns about stressors? To:

The nurse is assessing an inpatient client with a known history of violence. The client suddenly displays clenched fists. What additional behavior by the client would suggest that the aggression is escalating? The client:

The nurse is caring for a client who has anger management issues and starts to explore a career as a professional wrestler. This is an example of which defense mechanism?

Which of the following will the nurse use when communicating with a client who has a cognitive disorder?

A nurse working in a mental health unit reviews therapeutic and non-therapeutic communication techniques with a student nurse. All of the following are therapeutic communication techniques except:

A client is diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder. What would be the goal of therapy for this client? To:

The client hears the word "match." The client replies, "A match. I like matches. They are the light of the world. God will light the world. Let your light shine." Which communication pattern does the nurse identify?

A client is noted to be pacing on the unit with their hands clenched and mumbling curses. The nurse knows that the initial approach to this client would be to:

Which should the mental health nurse identify as the priority for a newly admitted client who was involuntarily committed after reports by a co- worker of aggressive behavior?