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 in an outpatient mental health facility is preparing to administer phenelzine to a client who has been taking this medication for several years. The client reports eating a grilled cheese sandwich and a banana for lunch and is feeling dizzy. Which of the following vital signs should the nurse assess first?

A nurse is caring for a client who begins yelling and pacing around the room. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is preparing to administer 7 mg of haloperidol IM to a client who is severely agitated. Haloperidol injection of 5 mg/mL is available. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is caring for a client who is under observation for suicidal ideations and has verbalized a suicide plan. The client demands privacy and to be left alone. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

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 narcissistic personality disorder. Which of the following treatments should the nurse recommend?

A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is caring for a client who has been placed in seclusion following an acute violent episode. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing command hallucinations. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?

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?