The spouse of a client diagnosed recently with a mood disorder calls the nurse therapist to report a change in the client's mood. The spouse states, "My spouse is clearly in a better mood than usual. I would say my spouse seems mildly elated. They are functioning fine at work and home. My spouse is energetic, up and doing things at 500 a.m. and really confident again. It seems fantastic, but unusual. Is this something to worry about?"

Which potential response by the nurse accurately assesses the situation?

A physician has prescribed an antidepressant medication for a 15yearold client. Which statement would be appropriate for inclusion in medication teaching?

A client is admitted to the emergency department after using ecstasy. The nurse identifies this drug as belonging to what class?

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?

A client asks the nurse to give her information regarding the detoxification process of alprazolam. What is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a client who has become increasingly agitated. He is pacing in the hallway and shouting at other clients. What is the priority action of the nurse?

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?

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has schizophrenia and a new prescription for risperidone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

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

Which statement made by the nurse would be most appropriate to an elderly client who is confused, has no history of dementia and is hospitalized for an acute urinary tract infection?

When a client diagnosed with schizophrenia was discharged 6 months ago, haloperidol was prescribed. The client now says, "I stopped taking those pills. They made me feel like a robot." What are common side effects the nurse should validate with the client?