A client recently diagnosed with cancer continues to miss follow-up appointments and states, "The doctors must have made a mistake—there’s no way I’m that sick." According to Freud’s psychoanalytic theory, which defense mechanism is the client most likely using?

A nurse is providing education to a group of staff members about schizophrenia. Which of the following age groups should the nurse include as the age when schizophrenia is typically diagnosed?

A nurse is providing education about strategies for a safety plan for a female client who is a victim of intimate partner violence. Which strategies should be included in the safety plan? (Select all that apply.)

A client with schizophrenia who has a history of paranoid delusions asks the nurse, "Are you giving me something to poison me?" The nurse knows the client is receiving an antipsychotic medication. Applying the ethical principle of veracity, which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A client is experiencing a panic attack characterized by intense fear, hyperventilation, chest pain, and feelings of impending doom. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to help the client during this panic stage?

A nurse is caring for a client newly prescribed aripiprazole, a third-generation antipsychotic, for the treatment of schizophrenia. Which nursing observation would require the most immediate intervention?

A 45-year-old client with severe schizophrenia is deemed incapable of making informed decisions about their treatment due to cognitive impairment and psychosis. The healthcare team recommends appointing a legal guardian. As the nurse, which of the following actions is most appropriate to support the client’s rights and care during this process?

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 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?

A client recently diagnosed with cancer continues to miss follow-up appointments and states, "The doctors must have made a mistake—there’s no way I’m that sick." According to Freud’s psychoanalytic theory, which defense mechanism is the client most likely using?

A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I have no interest in sexual activity or finding a partner." The nurse should identify that this statement is consistent with which of the following personality disorders?