A client with somatic symptom disorder reports experiencing chest pain to the nurse. Which action should the nurse take?

A male client with a long history of alcohol dependency arrives in the Emergency Department describing the feeling of bugs crawling on his body. His blood pressure is 170/102 mm Hg, pulse rate is 110 beats/minute, and blood alcohol level (BAL) is 0 mg/dL. Which prescription should the nurse administer?

The mental health team working with a homeless client with chronic schizophrenia establishes the treatment goal of, "Improvement in avolition prior to discharge." Which behavior demonstrates achievement of this goal to the nurse?

A young-adult client is admitted to the psychiatric unit because of a recent suicide attempt. The client's spouse filled for divorce six months ago, the client lost a job three months ago, and the best friend moved to another city two weeks ago. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?

The nurse is assessing a client with postpartum depression for changes in the mood and cognitive state. Which subjective finding(s) should the nurse identify that are consistent with postpartum depression? Select all that apply.

A client with a history of anxiety and depression presents to the emergency department with a headache, nausea, and vomiting. The client's vital signs are temperature 100.9° F (38.3° C), heart rate 115 beats/minute, respirations 21 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 216/108 mmHg. When reviewing the client's medications, which information is of most concern to the nurse?

A male client is attending an after-school, adolescent group session because he frequently loses his temper, argues with his teachers, and refuses to comply with classroom rules. During the group session, the adolescent repeatedly blames others regardless of the situation. To help modify the adolescent's behavior, which action should the nurse implement?

A young adult client is admitted to a psychiatric facility with a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. Which nursing intervention has the highest priority?

A client with paranoia is admitted to the mental health unit and immediately goes to the corner of the room and sits quietly without communicating. While approaching the client, which intervention should the nurse implement first?

A client with a history of schizophrenia is admitted to the psychiatric care unit for aggressive behavior, auditory hallucinations, and potential for self-harm. The client has not been taking medications as prescribed and insists that the food has been poisoned and refuses to eat. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

A middle-aged adult with major depressive disorder suffers from psychomotor retardation, hypersomnia, and amotivation. Which intervention is likely to be most effective in returning this client to a normal level of functioning?