A client in the psychiatric unit is experiencing severe anxiety—they are trembling, pacing, and saying, "I can’t think straight. I feel like something terrible is going to happen." Which of the following is the most therapeutic response by the nurse?

The nurse on the mental health unit receives report about a client diagnosed with schizophrenia who has a delusion of reference. Which client statement supports this symptom?

A client with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has been cleaning a bathroom for most of the morning. When the roommate demands that the client leave the bathroom so that the roommate can shower, the client becomes angry and says, "You can’t make me leave, everything is still dirty." What is the best nursing action?

A client is exhibiting signs of severe anxiety, including hyperventilation, restlessness, and difficulty concentrating. Which communication approach should the nurse use to effectively support the client during this crisis?

A nurse is caring for a child whose guardians report that the child is consistently unable to speak during class and other social situations. The nurse should identify that the child is experiencing which of the following anxiety disorders?

In psychoanalytic theory, the unconscious mind plays a significant role in influencing behavior and mental health. Which statement best describes the function of the unconscious mind in this context?

A 28-year-old client with schizophrenia is pacing the hallway, appearing frightened and mumbling to themselves. When approached, the client states, "The voices are telling me the staff is trying to poison me." Based on this presentation, which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate?

A client recently diagnosed with schizophrenia is brought to the mental health clinic by the identical twin sibling for the first follow-up visit after hospitalization. The client’s sibling says to the nurse, "I read that schizophrenia runs in families. I guess I'm doomed." Which is the best response by the nurse?

A 25-year-old client is hospitalized for severe anxiety. During the assessment, the nurse notices the client clutches a childhood stuffed animal and speaks in a childlike voice when discussing stressful life events. Which defense mechanism is the client most likely using?

A nurse physically restrains a mentally ill client without obtaining proper consent or a physician's order, despite the client not posing an immediate threat to self or others. Which intentional tort could the nurse potentially be liable for?

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a 16-year-old client with bulimia nervosa. Which interventions would be included in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)