When was a mental illness determined to be a disability in the Americans with Disability Act?

A nurse is leading a family therapy session for a mother, father, and two adolescent siblings. Which of the following statements should the nurse recognize as an example of manipulating?

Which statement regarding informed consent is correct?

A county in Florida was just devastated by a major hurricane. Community mental health nurses have been sent to the area to provide intervention. What type of prevention strategy is this?

When was a mental illness determined to be a disability in the Americans with Disability Act?

A client was involuntarily admitted to a behavioral health facility after trying to harm himself. Which statement by the client would indicate further education is needed regarding his rights?

A nurse manager is providing staff education about working with a client with a history of anger and aggression. Which of the following information should the nurse manager include in the teaching? (Select all that apply).

Who initiated psychoanalytical therapy as a treatment to assist in understanding the defense mechanism?

The nurse places a client In the seclusion room until he admits responsibility for the fight In the day room. The nurse's action could be viewed as which of the following?

Which of the following terms could be used to describe and document a client’s motor activity on a mental health assessment?

A nurse caring for a client is preparing to access the client’s implanted medication port (Medi port). The client states, “Every time I have to have my port accessed, I get extremely anxious, and I have heart palpitations.” Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate for the assessment stage of crisis intervention?