A nurse is caring for a client admitted to a mental health facility who asks. “Can I refuse the Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) treatment scheduled for tomorrow?” Which is the appropriate answer for the nurse?

A nurse is caring for a client admitted to a mental health facility who asks. “Can I refuse the Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) treatment scheduled for tomorrow?” Which is the appropriate answer for the nurse?

A nurse manager is providing staff education about working with a client with a history of anger and aggression. Which of the following information should the nurse manager include in the teaching? (Select all that apply).

The client expresses the loneliness she feels to the nurse. Which response by the nurse demonstrates the existence of a therapeutic relationship?

The nurse states, “I will stay with you until you go for your electro compulsive therapy (ECT) treatment.” Which of the following therapeutic communication techniques is being demonstrated?

A victim of violence comes to the crisis center seeking help. The nurse uses crisis intervention strategies that focus on which of the following?

The nurse used the term “labile” in describing a client’s mood and behavior. What does this term indicate?

When was a mental illness determined to be a disability in the Americans with Disability Act?

What situation would qualify for an involuntary mental health admission?

A nurse is leading a family therapy session for a mother, father, and two adolescent siblings. Which of the following statements should the nurse recognize as an example of manipulating?

A client is concerned that information given to the nurse remains confidential. Which is the nurse’s best response regarding confidentiality?