A nurse is caring for a client who has a depressive disorder. The client states, "I don't always go to bed at night, so I get in trouble for falling asleep at work." Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?

A nurse is caring for a client who is going through the grieving process. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to meet the client's spiritual needs?

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 in a mental health facility is caring for a client who is being aggressive toward other clients. Which of the following actions is the priority for the nurse to take?

A nurse is obtaining a history from a client who has been taking olanzapine to treat schizophrenia. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client?

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 planning to delegate client care for several clients in a mental health facility. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a substance use disorder. The client states, "The state took my child away after my overdose. I don't want to go on living without them." Which of the following therapeutic responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is assessing the sleep pattern of a client who has an anxiety disorder. The client reports having difficulty sleeping most nights. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has an alcohol use disorder. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to help prevent relapse?

A nurse is reviewing new prescriptions for a client who is experiencing acute manifestations of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe for this client?