A client with a history of alcoholism is admitted for detoxification. Based on treatment protocol, the nurse gives the client a dose of lorazepam 6 mg. Which additional prescription should the nurse administer immediately?

The nurse is caring for a client

In order to help the client disclose a situation that is upsetting to him, what therapeutic communication tools could the nurse use? Select all that apply.

An adolescent who was arrested a month ago for gang-related activities has a court order to attend weekly group therapy sessions at the mental health clinic. Today the adolescent's mother calls the clinic nurse to report that her child became angry last night and put a fist through a window. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?

The nurse is performing the admission assessment for a client with schizophrenia in an acute care inpatient facility. The nurse should identify which observed behavior is characteristic of schizophrenia?

Mark which behaviors might be related to alcohol intoxication, acute phase of rape- trauma syndrome, or both. Tick only 1 box.

The nurse develops a plan of care for a female client who scratches her wrists in attempts to deal with anxiety. Which client outcome is most important to include in the plan of care?

The nurse continues caring for the client:
The client is a 26-year-old female who was in a car accident 6 months s ago that killed her mother, husband, and 2-year-old son. She and her father were the only survivors of the crash. She is seeking care for depression.
Click to indicate whether findings at the next follow-up appointment indicate that the treatment was effective or ineffective. Each row must have one response selected.

Which is the best approach for the nurse to use when interviewing a client about suicidal ideations?

A male client tells the nurse that he has an IQ of 400+ and is a genius and an inventor. He also reports that he is married to a female movie star and thinks that his brother wants a sexual relationship with her. Which is the priority nursing problem for admission to the psychiatric unit?

A nurse is caring for a client:

The client has returned to work at an accounting firm and has started going to a grief support  group. She reports she is seeking care from a healthcare professional because her father is  worried about her. The client says she only gets 2 to 3 hours of sleep due to nightmares about the  crash. She informs that exercising right after work helps her get better sleep and to relax. She  feels that she is "jumpy" after the accident, especially when she is in the car. She also stated, "I  feel so sad that I can't seem to feel anything at all." In addition to her father, the client has a large  family and friend support system. She denies alcohol or drug use. 

Click to highlight the areas that the nurse should react to immediately. The client has returned to work at an accounting firm and has started going to a grief support  group. She reports she is seeking care from a healthcare professional because her father is  worried about her. The client says she only gets 2 to 3 hours of sleep due to nightmares about the crash. She informs that exercising right after work helps her get better sleep and to relax. She  feels that she is "jumpy" after the accident, especially when she is in the car. She also stated, "I  feel so sad that I can't seem to feel anything at all" In addition to her father, the client has a large  family and friend support system. She denies alcohol or drug use.

A client is admitted to the mental health unit with a bipolar disorder. When seeking to establish a therapeutic relationship and interacting with the client, which comment is best for the nurse to make?