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?

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?

The client has been diagnosed with a depressive disorder. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of this disorder?

A nurse is discussing strategies to develop nurse-client therapeutic relationships with a newly licensed nurse. Which statement by the nurse accurately describes strategies for building a therapeutic relationship?

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

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

An adolescent is being observed for atention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which circumstance would demonstrate evidence to support this diagnosis?

A psychiatric-mental health nurse is conducting an educational session for families of clients diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). What components should the nurse teach the families of clients diagnosed with OCD?

A 6-year-old client who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder would be expected to display which behavior?

The nurse is talking with a client who states, "I am so sad today, it is the anniversary of my parent's death." Which response by the nurse may impede the communication process between the nurse and client?

A patient with a phobia asks, "What is desensitization therapy?" The best response is: