A client who suffers from bipolar disorder is admitted to a mental health unit for a manic episode. The nurse knows that which takes priority?

As a nurse approaches the nurses' station, a client diagnosed with a delusional disorder raises his voice and says, "You're following me. What do you want?" To prevent escalating fear and anger, the nurse takes a nonthreatening posture and makes which response in a calm voice?

A client visits a health care facility reporting loss of appetite following a prolonged illness. How should the nurse document the client's condition?

A psychiatric-mental health nurse is conducting an initial interview with a client admitted for hallucinations and abdominal pain. The client is focused on the pain and cannot concentrate on the assessment questions being asked. What is the initial desired outcome of the client?

A client has lived independently prior to being admitted to an inpatient unit. The client will be unable to return home following discharge. Which environment would be most appropriate for the client?

The nurse is observing the interaction between a mother and schizophrenic son. The son states, "The man visiting me said you went on vacation without me." The mother replied, "There is no man, you are just making that up." When interacting with the mother privately, which reply from the mother would the nurse suggest?

Which of the following clients is most likely to be at risk for drug dependence and difficulties with withdrawal?

The nurse is observing a client who is sitting alone in the day room. The client appears intently focused on the empty chair next to him. Suddenly the client begins laughing hysterically and making frantic hand gestures at the chair. When the nurse approaches the client, he looks over at the chair, whispers something unintelligible, and shakes his head. Based on this observation the nurse would assess the client's behavior as:

A client's most recent diagnostic imaging has revealed that lung cancer has metastasized to the bones and liver. What is the most likely mechanism by which the client's cancer cells spread?

A nurse is assisting in preparing a presentation at a community center about systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The nurse should identify which of the following groups as having the highest risk for developing this disorder?

An elderly client has been diagnosed with metastatic cancer and has a poor prognosis of survival. The family asks the nurse for advice on whether to tell the client of the diagnosis or to keep it quiet. Which is the best response from the nurse?