A client diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disorder has impairments of memory and judgement and is incapable of performing activities of daily living. Which nursing intervention should take priority?

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder is prescribed haloperidol 50 mg oral BID, benztropine 1 mg oral prn, and zolpidem 10 mg oral hs. Which client behavior would warrant the nurse to administer benztropine?

Which nursing behavior will enhance the establishment of a trusting relationship with a client diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder?

Which statement, made by the client in group therapy, would demonstrate to the nurse that the client has made progress with anger and aggression management?

The nurse is assessing an inpatient client with a known history of violence. The client suddenly displays clenched fists. What additional behavior by the client would suggest that the aggression is escalating? The client:

Which should the mental health nurse identify as the priority for a newly admitted client who was involuntarily committed after reports by a co- worker of aggressive behavior?

What is the mental health nurse's purpose for providing feedback to a client on a psychiatric unit who is verbalizing concerns about stressors? To:

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder is prescribed clozapine. Which symptoms, related to the side effects of this medication, should prompt a nurse to intervene immediately?

If a client demonstrates transference towards the nurse, how should the nurse respond?

A client, who is newly admitted with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, washes their hands ritualistically before any activity. They arrive late to meals and does not have time to finish eating. The appropriate nursing action would be to:

An aging client diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder takes an antipsychotic and a beta-adrenergic blocking agent for hypertension. Understanding the combined side effects of these drugs, which statement by a nurse is most appropriate?