A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is dressed in a purple leopard and bright floral scarves. The patient twirls and shadow boxes. The patient says gaily. "Do you like my scarves? Here they are my gift to you." How should the nurse document the patient's mood?

A patient discloses several concerns and associated feelings. If the nurse wants to seek clarification, which comment would be appropriate?

A nurse is conducting a group therapy session for several clients. The group is laughing at a joke one of the clients told, when a client who is schizophrenic jumps up and runs out of the room yelling. "You are all making fun of me!" The nurse should identify this behavior as which of the following characteristics of schizophrenia?

An elderly patient is admitted with delirium secondary to a urinary tract infection. "The family asks whether the patient will recover?" What would be the nurses' best answer?

An adult patient assaulted another patient and was then restrained. One hour later, which statement by the restrained patient requires the nurse's immediate attention?

The parent of a 6-year-old says. "My child is in constant motion and talks all the time. My child isn't interested in toys but is out of bed every morning before me." The child's behavior is most consistent with diagnostic criteria for

Which assessment finding would the nurse expect to see in a patient experiencing delirium? (Select all that apply)

What assessment findings mark the prodromal stage of schizophrenia?

A patient has acute anxiety related to an automobile accident 2 hours ago. The nurse should teach the patient about medication from which group?

Which assessment finding most clearly indicates that a patient may be experiencing a mental illness? The patient

Which rationale best explains why a nurse should be aware of personal feelings while working with a family experiencing family violence?