Guadalupe is terminally ill with brain cancer and her family is considering home hospice. Which of the following statements by the nurse is accurate regarding hospice care?

Jennifer, a college student, attempted suicide by hanging but was found by her roommate. She was treated in the emergency department and admitted to the psychiatric unit. She continues to verbalize suicidal ideation (SI) with a plan. Jennifer is placed on the strictest level of suicide precautions. What nursing interventions would be planned?

A nurse is making a home visit for a 16-year old adolescent who attempted suicide. Which of the following behaviors should alert the nurse that the adolescent still has suicidal intent?

A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is preparing to administer morning medication for a client who has been taking lithium for 2 weeks and has a current lithium level of 1.0 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

When prescribing a tricyclic antidepressant, which patient would we be most concerned about dispensing the medication to?

A nurse is preparing a client who has chronic anxiety for discharge from the psychiatric unit. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the client's discharge plan?

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 a client who has bipolar disorder and is running around the unit asking people to dance with her. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and attempted suicide. The client tells the nurse, "I should have died because I am totally worthless." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse on an acute mental health unit is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority?

A nurse is caring for a young adult client following the sudden death of his wife. The client feels paralyzed in his ability to cope with work and family responsibilities. Which of the following types of crisis is the client experiencing?