A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client states, "I feel like Superman. I can do anything. I can fly home today and then become a U.S. Senator." Which of the following findings is this client exhibiting?

A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and attempted suicide. The client tells the nurse, "I should have died because I am totally worthless." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is caring for a client who has depression. After 3 days of treatment, the client suddenly seems cheerful and relaxed, and there are no longer signs of a depressive state. Which of the following interventions is appropriate to include in the plan of care?

A nurse in a mental health facility is planning care for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and is newly admitted to the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take regarding the client's compulsive behaviors?

A patient who has been treated with fluoxetine for depression over the past several years has recently experienced several losses in his life that have led to a worsening of his depressive symptoms. At the advice of his friend, the patient started taking St. John's Wort in addition to his antidepressant. After several days of being on the medication, the patient developed fever, tachycardia, mood swings, and myoclonus. The admitting nurse is aware that the patient is most likely experiencing:.

A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is admitting a client who has panic-level anxiety. After showing the client to his room, which of the following nursing actions is most therapeutic at this time?

A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is preparing to administer morning medication for a client who has been taking lithium for 2 weeks and has a current lithium level of 1.0 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following actions by the client should the nurse interpret as displaying manic behavior? (Select all that apply.).

A nurse is caring for a client following a recent suicide attempt. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and malnutrition. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to improve the client's nutritional status?

A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The client's spouse asks the nurse about the possible side effects of the ECT. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?