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?

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

When conducting a risk assessment for suicide, the nurse most likely identifies which client as having the greatest risk for completing suicide?

A patient with a phobia asks, "What is desensitization therapy?" The best response is:

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?

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

Which neurological function is affected by the action of serotonin?

The nurse is performing a mental health assessment for a client with schizophrenia. Which statement made by the client demonstrates that the client is having auditory hallucinations?

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?

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?

The nurse is caring for a client with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which action by the nurse will increase the client's sense of security?