The nurse is obtaining the mental health history of a newly admitted client diagnosed with schizophrenia. The client's family reports the client is hearing voices and cannot stay focused on the topic of a discussion. Which thought disturbance is the client demonstrating?

The nurse observes a client drooling during mealtime. The client complains that his tongue feels swollen, and his jaw feels tight. What is the first action by the nurse?

A client diagnosed with bipolar I disorder is in a manic state, rushing about the unit, and talking regularly with a flight of ideas. What is the most therapeutic intervention?

A client diagnosed with bipolar II disorder has a problem statement of impaired social
interactions related to egocentrism. Which short-term correctly written outcome is an appropriate expectation for this client problem?

A client on the mental health unit has disorganized type schizophrenia. The nurse observes blunted affect and social isolation. He occasionally curses or calls another client a "jerk" without provocation. The nurse asks the client how he is feeling, and he responds, "Everybody picks on me. They frobitz me."

A client is showing early signs of dementia. The client's spouse asks, "What may I expect next?" What is the nurse's best response?

A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder has recently started taking lamotrigine as part of their medication regimen. Which of the following would be an essential teaching point to include regarding the medication?

A client has been admitted 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 nursing diagnosis for this client?

Which statement provides the best rationale for why a nurse should closely monitor a severely depressed client during antidepressant therapy?

A client receiving risperidone reports severe muscle stiffness at 1030. By 1200, the client has difficulty swallowing food and is drooling. The client is diaphoretic. By 1600, vital signs are as follows Temperature 102.8 F pulse 110 beats/minute, respirations 26 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 150/90 mmHg.

What is the nurse's best analysis and action?

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?