A nurse in an inpatient mental health facility is reviewing the medical record of a client who has bipolar disorder. When planning to establish a nurse-client relationship with the client, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?

A nurse is caring for a client who has obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is planning overall strategies to address problems for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following strategies is the priority for the nurse to incorporate in the plan of care?

A nurse working in an outpatient mental health facility is caring for a client who has anxiety and was discharged from an inpatient mental health facility one week ago.

A nurse in an outpatient mental health facility is assessing a client who has anxiety. Click to highlight the findings in the Nurses’ Notes that indicate an improvement in the client’s condition. To deselect, click on the finding again.

The client appears to be well-groomed.

The client’s current weight is 54 kg (119 lb.).

The client states they are sleeping 5 to 6 hours per night, but having an occasional nightmare.

The client verbalizes a decreased appetite and gastrointestinal discomfort.

The client states, “I feel anxious about leaving my house. I feel like everyone is staring at me and judging me.”

The client verbalizes that bullying experienced during high school has led to anxiety.

The client engages in thought-stopping behavioral therapy and cognitive restructuring.

The client reports taking escitalopram 20 mg daily, 2 hours after breakfast.

A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is refusing to take prescribed medications. Which of the following ethical principles is the nurse displaying when supporting the client's refusal of medications?

A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and states that they have given away their personal belongings. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is planning care for a client who has complicated grieving following the death of their child. Which of the following interventions should the nurse identify as the priority?

A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a client.

The nurse is discussing the assessment findings on day 3 of admission during the 1900 change of-shift report. For each finding, specify whether the finding indicates potential improvement in or worsening of the client’s condition.

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who recently experienced partner violence.

The nurse is reviewing the client’s medical record at discharge. For each finding, specify whether the finding indicates a potential improvement in or a worsening of the client’s physical or psychological status.

A nurse is providing teaching about relapse prevention to a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is assessing a client who has been receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following findings indicates the treatment is effective?