A nurse is educating a client starting on risperidone. Which of the following statements best explains the unique pharmacological action of second-generation antipsychotics compared to first-generation antipsychotics?

A nurse is providing education about strategies for a safety plan for a female client who is a victim of intimate partner violence. Which strategies should be included in the safety plan? (Select all that apply.)

According to psychoanalytic theory, which of the following best describes the role of the superego in personality development and mental health?

A nurse is caring for a child whose guardians report that the child is consistently unable to speak during class and other social situations. The nurse should identify that the child is experiencing which of the following anxiety disorders?

A psychiatric nurse is caring for several clients with personality disorders. The nurse understands that the DSM-5 groups these disorders into clusters based on characteristic behaviors. Which of the following client presentations is most consistent with a Cluster A personality disorder?

The nurse is speaking with the spouse of a client following a family discussion with the healthcare provider about the client’s terminal condition and eligibility for hospice care. The spouse states, "I don't think I can make this decision right now. What would you do?" How should the nurse respond?

The nurse plans care for a client newly admitted with obsessive-compulsive disorder who is repeatedly counting magazines in the commons room. Which of the following should the nurse include in the initial plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

In psychoanalytic theory, the unconscious mind plays a significant role in influencing behavior and mental health. Which statement best describes the function of the unconscious mind in this context?

During an interview, a patient attempts to shift the focus from self to the nurse by asking personal questions. The nurse should respond by saying:

A client recently diagnosed with schizophrenia is brought to the mental health clinic by the identical twin sibling for the first follow-up visit after hospitalization. The client’s sibling says to the nurse, "I read that schizophrenia runs in families. I guess I'm doomed." Which is the best response by the nurse?

A nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with panic disorder. The provider has prescribed pharmacologic treatment. Which of the following medications are commonly used in the treatment of panic disorder? (Select all that apply.)