The client states his assigned nurse reminds him of his very stern aunt. This statement is an example of what type of issue that can occur m the nurse-client relationship.

The nurse states, “I will stay with you until you go for your electro compulsive therapy (ECT) treatment.” Which of the following therapeutic communication techniques is being demonstrated?

A nurse Is preparing to administer clozapine 300 mg PO daily to a client who has schizophrenia. The amount available is clozapine 200 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?

(Write the number only, do not include the label. Record the answer to the nearest tenth, or one decimal place. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is speaking to the family of a Trauma victim. The nurse is blocking out the siren and alarm noises while speaking with the client’s family. They ask,” How can you be so calm and focused with all this noise going on?” The nurse is practicing which defense mechanism?

A nurse caring for a client is preparing to access the client’s implanted medication port (Medi port). The client states, “Every time I have to have my port accessed, I get extremely anxious, and I have heart palpitations.” Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate for the assessment stage of crisis intervention?

Benjamin Rush included kindness, exercise, and what other method into his care?

A client receiving cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is introduced to the concepts guiding the therapy. Which statement best explains automatic thoughts?

When the local newspaper calls to inquire why the mayor has been admitted to the hospital, the nurse replies,” He is here because he's an alcoholic.” What possible legal action may the nurse be charged?

A nurse is working with a client with a history of panic attacks. During group therapy, the nurse notes the client begins to tap their foot, becomes mildly anxious, and is pushing away, preparing to leave the group. The nurse Instructs the client to remain seated and asks if they would like to use their journal to write down some thoughts while the group resumes. What phase of crisis care Is the nurse implementing?

A nurse is admitting a client to the psychiatrist unit after attacking a neighbor. The nurse should know that the client can be kept in the hospital after the 72 hours hold is over when which of the following conditions is met?

The psychiatric-mental health nurse is performing the admission assessment of a client who is being admitted for depression and anxiety. The client reports a long history of excessive alcohol use and the recent loss of her job. When the nurse asks whether she has a religious preference or affiliation, the client states. "I used to believe in God, but I do not anymore. I do not understand how God can allow terrible things to keep happening to me.' Which nursing diagnoses will the nurse include in the client’s care plan?