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?

A nurse is discussing quality of life with a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

When providing care to a client who consistently atempts to manipulate the staff, the nurse can best maintain the therapeutic milieu by doing what?

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?

A client recovering from a substance use disorder reports feelings of anxiety. Which activity would the nurse recommend to avoid?

The nurse caring for an older adult client with dementia asks the client's children to bring old photo albums when they visit. Which best describes the benefit of viewing photos when caring for the client?

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

A client is experiencing a panic atack while in the recreation room. Which intervention(s) would be a priority to promote the client's safety?

The geriatrician has prescribed medication for an 80-year-old client to treat the client's dementia. Which teaching points should the nurse provide to the client's spouse about the new medication?

The nurse is teaching the client with obsessive-compulsive disorder about reducing anxiety. Which would the nurse not include in teaching?

Which client is most likely to benefit from electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?