Schizophrenia is most often characterized by which assessment finding?

Which intervention is appropriate for a psychiatric-mental health nurse at the basic level of practice?

A client who suffers from bipolar disorder is admited to a mental health unit for a manic episode. Which statement by the client supports this diagnosis?

Which neurological function is affected by the action of serotonin?

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?

A 35-year-old client tells the nurse that they have been worried and tearful lately because of pressures at work. The client states, "My partner tells me that it's 'stress' and 'anxiety,' but doesn't everyone have that? What is anxiety anyway?" Which response would be most appropriate for the nurse to provide about the nature of anxiety?

Which client is most likely to benefit from electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

The nurse is teaching relaxation techniques to a client with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). When should the nurse teach relaxation techniques to the client?

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?

The nurse is caring for an assigned group of clients. Which client does the nurse identify as being at the highest risk for the development of delirium and will be closely monitored?

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?