A female client admitted to the mental health unit starts to shout and scream at the nurse. Which is the best approach for the nurse to take?

A female client admitted to the mental health unit starts to shout and scream at the nurse. Which is the best approach for the nurse to take?

The occupational health nurse is working with a female employee who was just notified that her child was involved in a motor vehicle collision and taken to the hospital. The employee states, 1 can't believe this. What should I do? Which response is best for the nurse to provide in this crisis?

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 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?

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

The mental health nurse observes that a female client with delusional disorder carries some of her belongings with her because she believes that others are trying to steal them. Which nursing action will promote trust?

The healthcare provider prescribes lithium carbonate for a client diagnosed with bipolar, manic depression. It is most important for the nurse to review which laboratory finding prior to beginning the drug therapy?

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?

The nurse is admitting a client who has not slept in three days to the inpatient care facility. The client has pressured speech and describes an increase in sexual promiscuity. Which problem should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?

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