The majority of people function in a relatively healthy manner. What can most strongly diminish their functional capacity?

The majority of people function in a relatively healthy manner. What can most strongly diminish their functional capacity?

A client is admitted to a psychiatric unit for treatment of a psychotic disorder. The client is at the locked exit door and is shouting. "Let me out! There's nothing wrong with me! I don't belong here!" The nurse identifies this behavior as which defense mechanism?

The goal of treatment during the first phase of depression is to:

Severe, prolonged depression affects a person's risk for physical illness by

A nurse is preparing to change the dressing on the lower leg of an older adult client who is in a wheelchair, and has a history of maladaptive coping skills. The client begins swearing at and verbally abusing the nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse to take?

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?

What is the primary reason for monitoring lithium levels every two to three days until a therapeutic level is obtained?

For the past 3 weeks, the nurse has observed a patient interacting with staff and other patients, helping decorate the dining room for a party, and leading th singing in the activity room. Today, the patient tearfully refuses to dress or get out of bed. The nurse recognizes these behaviors as evidence of which psychiatric disorder?

A nurse is caring for a client who has depression. When the nurse encourages the client to join an activity the client states, "What's the use?" Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention?

When practicing therapeutic communication with a client, the nurse demonstrates which of the following listening skills?