The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder. What is the primary manifestation of this disorder?

A client is showing symptoms of alcohol intoxication. What question should the nurse ask first?

A client with schizophrenia has received standard antipsychotics for a year. His hallucinations are less intrusive, but the client remains apathetic, has poverty of thought, cannot work, and is socially isolated.

To address these symptoms, the nurse might expect the psychiatrist to prescribe which medication?

A 28-year old male admitted with catatonic schizophrenia has been mute and motionless for several days while at home prior to admission. He still appears stuporous in the hospital. Which nursing intervention would be an initial priority?

When assessing a client immediately following electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), the nurse expects what side effect in a client?

Which of the following is the most therapeutic response by the nurse when a client states, "I no longer need my medication since I do not hear voices"?

A 70yearold client is admitted to the locked psychiatric unit, diagnosed with delirium. Later in the day, he tries to get out of the locked unit several times. He yells, "I have to leave and get to my barber. I see him every Wednesday. Let me out!"

Which of the following would be the most therapeutic response by the nurse?

During the admission process, an elderly client is asked to present their license for identification purposes. The client gives the admission personnel their glasses. This is an example of which of the following symptoms of dementia?

The client is experiencing a manic episode. Which of the following activities will be included in the plan of care?

The nurse is teaching about obstacles to maintaining recovery. Which of the following statements would indicate to the nurse a greater risk for relapse? (Select all that apply.)

An older adult in the middle and late stages of Alzheimer's forgets where the bathroom is and has episodes of incontinence. Which intervention should the nurse suggest to the client's family?