A nursing student new to psychiatric mental health nursing asks a peer what resources he can use to figure out which symptoms are present in a specific psychiatric disorder. The best answer would be:

A client charged with assault pleads not guilty by reason of insanity under the Durham Rule. Which statement best reflects the criteria used in this legal standard?

A client is experiencing a panic attack characterized by intense fear, hyperventilation, chest pain, and feelings of impending doom. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to help the client during this panic stage?

A client with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has been cleaning a bathroom for most of the morning. When the roommate demands that the client leave the bathroom so that the roommate can shower, the client becomes angry and says, "You can’t make me leave, everything is still dirty." What is the best nursing action?

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a 16-year-old client with bulimia nervosa. Which interventions would be included in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

A 40-year-old male patient diagnosed with Schizoid Personality Disorder has been admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit. He consistently avoids group therapy, speaks minimally with staff, and prefers solitary activities. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to support this patient’s care plan?

A 45-year-old client with severe schizophrenia is deemed incapable of making informed decisions about their treatment due to cognitive impairment and psychosis. The healthcare team recommends appointing a legal guardian. As the nurse, which of the following actions is most appropriate to support the client’s rights and care during this process?

A 28-year-old client with schizophrenia is pacing the hallway, appearing frightened and mumbling to themselves. When approached, the client states, "The voices are telling me the staff is trying to poison me." Based on this presentation, which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate?

A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I have no interest in sexual activity or finding a partner." The nurse should identify that this statement is consistent with which of the following personality disorders?

Carl Rogers emphasized a humanistic approach in mental health nursing. Which of the following core concepts is central to his theory and therapeutic work?

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.)