A psychiatric-mental health nurse is conducting an educational session for families of clients diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). What components should the nurse teach the families of clients diagnosed with OCD?

The nurse is talking with a client who states, "I am so sad today, it is the anniversary of my parent's death." Which response by the nurse may impede the communication process between the nurse and client?

While conducting an admission interview with a client, the nurse suspects the client may be in alcohol withdrawal. Which screening tool can help the nurse identify the severity of withdrawal symptoms?

The nurse is caring for an assigned group of clients. Which client does the nurse identify as being at the highest risk for the development of delirium and will be closely monitored?

A child with atention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is prescribed medication. The parent reports that the child is having trouble sleeping. Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask?

For a client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which strategy should the nurse include in the client's plan of care to address the challenge of coping effectively with daily obsessions and compulsions?

A client has been admited to a psychiatric-mental health facility in a manic state. The client's spouse accompanies the client to the facility and informs the nurse that the client has been displaying manic symptoms for the past 2 weeks. The spouse reports that the client has not slept for the past 2 days and that the client has not eaten anything for at least 3 days. Which would be the priority for this client?

A 35-year-old client tells the nurse that they have been worried and tearful lately because of pressures at work. The client states, "My partner tells me that it's 'stress' and 'anxiety,' but doesn't everyone have that? What is anxiety anyway?" Which response would be most appropriate for the nurse to provide about the nature of anxiety?

An adolescent is being observed for atention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which circumstance would demonstrate evidence to support this diagnosis?

A client is readmited to the substance use disorder program for the second time in 6 months for alcohol use disorder. Upon admission, the client tells the nurse, "I am so ashamed." What should the nurse reply?

The client is being admited with suicidal thoughts. Which questions should the nurse ask the client? Select all that apply.