A nurse is providing teaching about relapse prevention to a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

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?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a substance use disorder. The client states, "The state took my child away after my overdose. I don't want to go on living without them." Which of the following therapeutic responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is initiating a plan of care for a newly admitted client who has schizoid personality disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?

A nurse is caring for a client who is under observation for suicidal ideations and has verbalized a suicide plan. The client demands privacy and to be left alone. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? (Click on the “Exhibit” button for additional information about the client. There are three tabs that contain separate categories of data.)

A nurse is caring for a client who is involuntarily admitted for major depressive disorder and refuses to take a prescribed oral anti-anxiety medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

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 the day 5 vital signs.

A nurse is evaluating the client’s response to treatment. Select the 4 findings that indicate the client is progressing with their plan of care.

A nurse is assessing the sleep pattern of a client who has an anxiety disorder. The client reports having difficulty sleeping most nights. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?