During the assessment of a mental health client, it is crucial for the nurse to thoroughly check for symptoms of depression. Which symptom is indicative of Depression?

During the assessment of a mental health client, it is crucial for the nurse to thoroughly check for symptoms of depression. Which symptom is indicative of Depression?

In communicating with the psychiatric patient, which nurse responses could obstruct effective communication with a client? (Select all that apply)

A patient returned from a procedure after receiving general anesthesia and is aggressive and confused.

The nurse knows that the patient is experiencing:

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?

A score of 1 to 10 on the Global Assessment Functioning (GAF) scale would indicate that a client was at risk for:

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?

A patient is pacing the hall near the nurse’s station, swearing loudly. What would be an appropriate initial intervention for the nurse?

Haldol 2mg IM stat has been ordered for the agitated client. Haldol is available in 5mg/ml. How many ml’s will you administer?

A patient admitted to the medical-surgical unit was recently weaned from a mechanical ventilator and an IV infusion of lorazepam.

The patient has been alert and oriented for 24 hours but is now experiencing confusion.

The practical nurse assists the registered nurse with the evaluation of new-onset confusion by assessing the patient’s sense of place and time, difficulty focusing, short-term memory loss, and increased lethargy.

What condition does the practical nurse suspect in this patient?

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