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 client is experiencing a panic atack while in the recreation room. Which intervention(s) would be a priority to promote the client's safety?

When conducting a risk assessment for suicide, the nurse most likely identifies which client as having the greatest risk for completing suicide?

When providing care to a client who consistently atempts to manipulate the staff, the nurse can best maintain the therapeutic milieu by doing what?

A client is experiencing a panic atack while in the recreation room. Which intervention(s) would be a priority to promote the client's safety?

The geriatrician has prescribed medication for an 80-year-old client to treat the client's dementia. Which teaching points should the nurse provide to the client's spouse about the new medication?

A client recovering from a substance use disorder reports feelings of anxiety. Which activity would the nurse recommend to avoid?

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?

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?

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

While conducting an admission interview with a client, the nurse suspects the client may be in alcohol withdrawal. Which screening tool can help the nurse identify the severity of withdrawal symptoms?