In 2020 Mai had recurrent depressive episodes with recurrent hypomanic episodes. Which of the following is the appropriate diagnosis for this client?

In 2020 Mai had recurrent depressive episodes with recurrent hypomanic episodes. Which of the following is the appropriate diagnosis for this client?

The nurse is teaching the family of a client about the signs and symptoms of major depression prior to the discharge of their loved one from an inpatient stay after a suicide attempt. Which statement by a family member warrants further education by the nurse?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bipolar disorder with mania. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?

A nurse in a community clinic is speaking to a parent who expresses concern for her adolescent son. Which of the following statements by the mother should indicate to the nurse that the adolescent is at risk for suicide?

A nurse is assisting with planning of care for a client following a suicide attempt. Which of the following interventions is an appropriate suicide precaution?

A 45-year-old patient who is alert and oriented has a blood pressure of 98/66 mm Hg, radial pulse of 76 beats/min (irregular), and respirations of 18 breaths/min (regular). The best nursing intervention is to:

A nurse is caring for a client in a manic state of her Bipolar disorder. The client is dancing around the dayroom of the inpatient lounge. When she twirled her skirt it was obvious she was not wearing any underwear. The nurse enters the area and distracts her. She takes her to her room to put on underwear. Why did the nurse take this action?

A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has several new prescriptions for psychotropic medications. The client tells the nurse that she has always had trouble following a medication regimen. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and has experienced a recent loss. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is preparing to administer buspirone 25 mg PO. Available is buspirone 10 mg scored tablets. How many tablets should the nurse plan to administer? (Round to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)