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?

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has been stable for a year; however, the family now reports the patient is tense, sleeps 3 to 4 hours per night, and has difficulty concentrating. The patient says. "My computer is sending out infected radiation beams." The nurse can correctly assess this information as an Indication of

A newly hospitalized patient experiencing psychosis says. "Red chair out town board." Which term should the nurse use to document this finding?

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

It has been 5 days since a suicidal patient was hospitalized and prescribed an antidepressant medication. The patient is now more talkative and shows increased energy. Select the highest priority nursing intervention.

A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client for suspected cocaine intoxication. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse assesses a 3-year-old diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Which finding is associated with the child disorder? The child

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

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

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following actions should the nurse first take?

A patient with acute depression states, "God is punishing me for my past sins." What is the nurse's most therapeutic response?