A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lithium and reports experiencing lethargy, muscle weakness, and blurred vision. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is visiting with the partner of a client who recently died. The partner expresses guilt that they did not do more for their partner. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is teaching the caregiver of a client who has advanced Alzheimer's disease about home safety. Which of the following statements by the caregiver indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse in an inpatient mental health facility is reviewing the medical record of a client who has bipolar disorder. When planning to establish a nurse-client relationship with the client, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing active auditory hallucinations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse include in the treatment plan?

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 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 reviewing laboratory results of a client who has schizophrenia and is taking risperidone. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?

A nurse in a mental health facility is admitting a client who was brought in by the police department.

Complete the diagram by selecting from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.

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?