A psychiatric nurse assesses a client who commonly experiences anxiety. Which comment by this person indicates the possibility of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
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A registered nurse cares for an older adult patient admitted for the treatment of depression. The health care provider prescribes an antianxiety medication today, but the dose is more than the usual adult dose. The nurse should:
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A client is diagnosed with cancer and is told that surgery followed by chemotherapy will be necessary. The client states to the nurse, "l have read a lot about complementary therapies. Do you think I should try any?" The nurse should respond by making which appropriate statement?
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A client tells the nurse. "l wanted my health care provider to prescribe alprazolam (Xanax) for my anxiety disorder but buspirone (Buspar) was prescribed instead. Why?" The registered nurse's reply should be based on that buspirone:
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A patient experiences an episode of severe anxiety. Of these medications in the patient's medical record. which is most appropriate to administer as an as-needed (PRN) anxiolytic medication?
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A young female client is admitted to the emergency room because she was raped that evening by her date.
How should the registered nurse record the client's chief complaint in the medical record?

A psychiatric nurse is caring for a young adult client who says he is experiencing increased anxiety and an inability to concentrate. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A single parent is experiencing feelings of inadequacy related to work and family since one teenaged child ran away 2 weeks ago. The parent seeks the help of a therapist specializing in cognitive therapy. The psychotherapist who uses cognitive therapy will treat the client by:
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A nurse is caring for a client following a recent suicide attempt. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for several clients who are attending community-based mental health programs. Which Of the following clients should the nurse plan to visit first?
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A therapist recently convicted of multiple counts of Medicare fraud says, "Sure I overbilled. Why not? Takes advantage of the government, so I did too, it is not a problem."

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