A college student is admitted to the mental health unit following a drug overdose. The student tells the nurse about the overdose following the end of a romantic relationship. Which is the primary goal for hospitalization that should be included in this client's plan of care?

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 that is homeless, well-educated, and has chronic schizophrenia is admitted to the mental health unit when found by the police walking in the middle of the street. The client presents with a strong body odor, dirty clothes, and avolition. After a week of neuroleptic drug therapy, the client discusses with the nurse thoughts about bathing. Which statement suggests that the client is progressing?

During admission to the psychiatric unit, a client is extremely anxious and reports being worried about the sun coming up the next day. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement during the admission process?

A middle-aged female client with no previous psychiatric history is seen in the mental health clinic because her family describes her as having paranoid thoughts. On assessment, she tells the nurse, "I want to find out why these people are stalking me!" Which response should the nurse provide?

A young woman is preparing to be discharged from the psychiatric unit. Which nursing intervention is most important for the nurse to Include in this phase of the nurse-client relationship?

A client with chronic alcoholism receives a prescription for disulfiram. Which client statement indicates that this medication teaching has been effective?

A client who is experiencing a severe level of anxiety and reports a racing heartbeat, dizziness, and expresses a sense that something dreadful will happen. The nurse observes the client pacing and waving hands rapidly. Which action should the nurse take?

A client, who is wearing dirty clothes and has a foul body odor, comes to the clinic reporting feeling scared because of a stalker. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?

A 16-year-old female client is admitted to the psychiatric unit and states that she is depressed and anxious. The client appears frail and is wearing baggy clothes. When it is time for lunch, the client states, "I can't eat, I'm already overweight." What is the best response by the nurse?

A client who refuses antipsychotic medications disrupts group activities, talks with nonsensical words, and wanders into client's rooms. The nurse decides that the client needs constant observation based on which of these assessment findings?