A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder.

Exhibits

Which of the following assessment findings require immediate follow- up? (Select all that apply.)

A patient is experiencing psychomotor agitation associated with bipolar disorder. Which observation would the nurse associate with this symptom? The patient

What is the legal significance of a nurse's action when a patient verbally refuses medication and the nurse gives the medication over the patient's objection? The nurse

A patient discloses several concerns and associated feelings. If the nurse wants to seek clarification, which comment would be appropriate?

A patient in alcohol rehabilitation reveals to the nurse. "I feel terrible guilt for sexually abusing my 6-year-old before I was admitted." Select the nurse's most important action.

Which assessment finding most clearly indicates that a patient may be experiencing a mental illness? The patient

A nurse is caring for a child who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply).

A patient diagnosed with alcoholism says. "Drinking helps me cope with being a single parent." Which therapeutic response by the nurse would help the patient conceptualize the drinking objectively?

A hospitalized client diagnosed with alcohol use disorder believes spiders are spinning webs in the room to entrap him. The patient is fearful, agitated, and diaphoretic. Which nursing intervention is indicated?

Which assessment finding would the nurse expect to see in a patient experiencing delirium? (Select all that apply)

An outpatient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa has begun refeeding. Between the first and second appointments (one week between first and second appointment), the patient gained B pounds. The nurse should