A client is readmited to the substance use disorder program for the second time in 6 months for alcohol use disorder. Upon admission, the client tells the nurse, "I am so ashamed." What should the nurse reply?

An adolescent is being observed for atention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which circumstance would demonstrate evidence to support this diagnosis?

Which goal is appropriate for the client being treated for obsessive-compulsive disorder with response prevention therapy?

When providing care to a client who consistently atempts to manipulate the staff, the nurse can best maintain the therapeutic milieu by doing what?

The nurse is talking with a client who states, "I am so sad today, it is the anniversary of my parent's death." Which response by the nurse may impede the communication process between the nurse and client?

A psychiatric-mental health nurse is conducting an educational session for families of clients diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). What components should the nurse teach the families of clients diagnosed with OCD?

The nurse caring for an older adult client with dementia asks the client's children to bring old photo albums when they visit. Which best describes the benefit of viewing photos when caring for the client?

Which is necessary as a defining feature of mental illness?

A 6-year-old client who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder would be expected to display which behavior?

A client has been admited to a psychiatric-mental health facility in a manic state. The client's spouse accompanies the client to the facility and informs the nurse that the client has been displaying manic symptoms for the past 2 weeks. The spouse reports that the client has not slept for the past 2 days and that the client has not eaten anything for at least 3 days. Which would be the priority for this client?

A 9-year-old client who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder would be expected to display which behavior?