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 nurse is discussing quality of life with a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

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?

Which is necessary as a defining feature of mental illness?

A 9-year-old client with atention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been placed on a stimulant. The nurse knows that the teaching has been effective when the client's parents make which statement?

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?

The nurse caring for an older adult client with dementia asks the client's children to bring old photo albums when they visit. Which best describes the benefit of viewing photos when caring for the client?

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?

Schizophrenia is most often characterized by which assessment finding?

A client has been admited to a psychiatric-mental health facility in a manic state. The client's spouse accompanies the client to the facility and informs the nurse that the client has been displaying manic symptoms for the past 2 weeks. The spouse reports that the client has not slept for the past 2 days and that the client has not eaten anything for at least 3 days. Which would be the priority for this client?

The client is being admited with suicidal thoughts. Which questions should the nurse ask the client? Select all that apply.