A patient inquires why they need to attend therapy and can’t just take their prescribed antidepressant medication. What would be the best explanation from the nurse?

During a therapy session, which statement made by the nurse indicates a need for further training in effective therapeutic communication techniques?

Ativan 1mg IM is ordered, Ativan is available in mg/mL. How many mLs will you administer?

A client taking Risperdal complains of dry mouth and constipation. The nurse understands that these symptoms are caused by:

A client reports to the nurse that her elderly mother has become increasingly angry and responds inappropriately to conversations within the past few months.

She notes that her mother does not respond when the mother’s back is turned. What is the best intervention for the nurse?

The home health aide reports to the practical nurse that the client has been trying to give away possessions.

When the nurse asks the client about this behavior, the client says, “With my spouse dead, there’s no reason for me to go on.”. What is the best priority response by the nurse?

The practical nurse (PN) reviews the lab values.
What Questions can the PN ask the client based on the lab results? Select all that apply.

In a psychiatric unit, how are bright colors in the client’s environment often perceived?

Upon entering a mental health care system, clients undergo a thorough assessment, followed by the creation of a mental health treatment plan. What are the objectives of this treatment plan? (Select all that apply.)

During the mental status examination, the nurse observes that the client rapidly shifts from one idea to another related thought. Which disordered thinking process is the client displaying?

Which of the following actions is the best example of aggressive behavior?