A cruel and abusive person often uses rationalization to explain their behavior. Which comment demonstrates use of this defense mechanism?

A patient insistently states, "I can decipher codes of DNA just by looking at someone." Which problem is evident?

What is the nurse's priority focused assessment for side effects in a child taking methylphenidate (Ritalin) for ADHD?

A patient with acute depression states, "God is punishing me for my past sins." What is the nurse's most therapeutic response?

A bystander was killed during a robbery 2 weeks ago. His widow, who is diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, cries spontaneously when talking about his death. Select the nurse's most therapeutic response.

Which assessment finding would the nurse expect to see in a patient experiencing delirium? (Select all that apply)

A nurse assesses a confused older adult. The nurse experiences sadness and reflects. This patient is like one of my grandparents... so helpless." Which response is the nurse demonstrating?

After several therapeutic encounters with a patient who recently attempted suicide, which occurrence should cause the nurse to consider the possibility of countertransference?

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following actions should the nurse first take?

Which technique will best communicate to a patient that the nurse is interested in listening?

A nurse is conducting a group therapy session for several clients. The group is laughing at a joke one of the clients told, when a client who is schizophrenic jumps up and runs out of the room yelling. "You are all making fun of me!" The nurse should identify this behavior as which of the following characteristics of schizophrenia?