A client who suffers from bipolar disorder is admited to a mental health unit for a manic episode. Which statement by the client supports this diagnosis?

A client who suffers from bipolar disorder is admited to a mental health unit for a manic episode. Which statement by the client supports this diagnosis?

Which neurological function is affected by the action of serotonin?

A 9-year-old patient with atention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been prescribed a stimulant. The nurse knows that the teaching has been effective when the patient's parents make which statement?

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?

For a client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which strategy should the nurse include in the client's plan of care to address the challenge of coping effectively with daily obsessions and compulsions?

While conducting an admission interview with a client, the nurse suspects the client may be in alcohol withdrawal. Which screening tool can help the nurse identify the severity of withdrawal symptoms?

A nurse is discussing strategies to develop nurse-client therapeutic relationships with a newly licensed nurse. Which statement by the nurse accurately describes strategies for building a therapeutic relationship?

Nurses are encouraged to constantly be aware of the nonverbal communication of a client with mental illness primarily for which reason?

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?

The nurse is performing a mental health assessment for a client with schizophrenia. Which statement made by the client demonstrates that the client is having auditory hallucinations?