A new nurse orientee asks why a client admitted to the psychiatric unit is placed in seclusion. The nurse precepting the new nurse explains that which of the following is a benefit of seclusion?

Which should the mental health nurse identify as the priority for a newly admitted client who was involuntarily committed after reports by a co- worker of aggressive behavior?

A client has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Which medication would the nurse expect the physician to order for this client's cognitive impairment?

A nurse is caring for a schizophrenic client who is exhibiting delusional thinking, visual hallucinations, suicidal ideations, and periods of depression. The nurse would recognize that the client is displaying which category of schizophrenia?

A client who has schizophrenia is talking to the nurse and states, "Do you hear that? I am scared. The voices are telling me to do horrible things which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client prescribed diazepam. Which client statement would indicate that the client teaching was effective? "

The nurse recognizes that a function of the Mental Status Exam is:

While planning care for a client with anorexia nervosa, the nurse determines that a realistic outcome would be that the client will:

The nurse is assessing an inpatient client with a known history of violence. The client suddenly displays clenched fists. What additional behavior by the client would suggest that the aggression is escalating? The client:

If a client demonstrates transference towards the nurse, how should the nurse respond?

The nurse is providing care for a client diagnosed with dissociative fugue. Which behaviors would the nurse expect to see with this client?