A new nurse is reviewing the various types of groups available on her new unit. One group adds new members as others leave. She recognizes this type of group as a(n) group?

A nurse is discussing the use of mechanical restraints with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following situations should the nurse include as an indication for placing a client in mechanical restraints?

A charge nurse is instructing a newly licensed nurse about mental health disorders. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates an understanding of mental health disorders?

A nurse cares for four patients who are receiving clozapine, lithium, fluoxetine, and venlafaxine, respectively. For which patient should the nurse be most alert for alterations in cardiac or cerebral electrical conductivity as well as fluid and electrolyte imbalance? The patient receiving:

A nurse is caring for a client who has a mental illness and is without housing. The nurse should identify that which of the following interprofessional team members can help the client find housing?

Why are behavior modification programs the treatment of choice for clients diagnosed with eating disorders?

A newly admitted client diagnosed with Bipolar I is experiencing an acute manic episode. Which nursing diagnosis is a priority?

A nurse learns at report that a newly admitted client experiencing mania is demonstrating grandiose delusions. The nurse should recognize which client statement would provide supportive evidence of this symptom?

A nurse on an inpatient psychiatric unit implements care by scheduling client activities, interacting with clients, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. These actions reflect which role of the nurse?

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and tells the nurse. "They lie about me all the time and they are trying to poison my food." Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A nurse on an in-patient unit received report at 15:00 hours. Which client should the nurse see first?