A nurse is caring for a client who reports that he is angry with his partner because she thinks he is just trying to gain attention. When the nurse attempts to talk to the client, he becomes angry and tells her to leave. Which of the following defense mechanisms is the client demonstrating?

A home health nurse is caring for a client who is in the continuation phase of major depressive disorder. The client states, "I feel unmotivated and don't feel like leaving my home." Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make to address the client's social isolation?

A nurse is planning to conduct a support group for adolescents who have cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse include during the orientation phase?

A nurse is assessing a client who has depression and takes phenelzine. The client reports eating pepperoni pizza while out on a pass during lunchtime. Which of the following assessments should the nurse perform?

A nurse is assessing a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is preparing for an interprofessional team meeting regarding a newly admitted client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following findings obtained during the initial assessment is the priority to report to other disciplines?

A nurse is caring for a client who is seeking treatment for opioid use disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse document as positive symptoms of schizophrenia? (Select all that apply.)

Nurses' Notes

Client ate 80% of lunch with encouragement. Mild edema to hands, feet, and ankles. Client states, "It feels like my heart is jumping in my chest."

Graphic Results

BP 100/64 mm Hg

Pulse rate 58/min

Respiratory rate 16/min

Temperature 36.4° C (97.5° F)

SaO2 96%

BMI 16

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

A nurse is caring for a client who has depression following a recent job loss. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to assess the client's personal coping skills?

A nurse on a mental health unit placed a client in mechanical restraints after the client assaulted another client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?