A confused older adult patient in a skilled nursing facility was asleep when unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) entered the room quietly and touched the bed to see if it was wet.

The patient awakened and hit the UAP in the face.

Which statement best explains the patient’s action?

A score of 1 to 10 on the Global Assessment Functioning (GAF) scale would indicate that a client was at risk for:

Ativan 1mg IM is ordered, Ativan is available in mg/mL. How many mLs will you administer?

In communicating with the psychiatric patient, which nurse responses could obstruct effective communication with a client? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is using the Global Assessment of Function to assess her patient. Which is a ‘favorable’ range of functioning?

In a psychiatric unit, how are bright colors in the client’s environment often perceived?

Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, and despair are expressed in a female client’s every thought, movement, and activity. Her physical health has declined and she is often unable to eat.

What is the client experiencing?

The patient is experiencing loss of multiple abilities such as short- and long-term memory, language, and the ability to understand. What condition does the patient have?

During the assessment phase of the nursing process, data collection takes place. What methods does the nurse employ to gather data? (Select all that apply.)

During the assessment of a mental health client, it is crucial for the nurse to thoroughly check for symptoms of depression. Which symptom is indicative of Depression?

Upon entering a mental health care system, clients undergo a thorough assessment, followed by the creation of a mental health treatment plan. What are the objectives of this treatment plan? (Select all that apply.)