A client has lived independently prior to being admitted to an inpatient unit. The client will be unable to return home following discharge. Which environment would be most appropriate for the client?

A soldier has been back from Iraq for two weeks. He is being seen in the outpatient mental health clinic due to complaints of inability to sleep, nightmares, and flashbacks. The nurse would expect the client to be diagnosed with which of the following?

A client who suffers from bipolar disorder is admitted to a mental health unit for a manic episode. The nurse knows that which takes priority?

The nurse is observing the interaction between a mother and schizophrenic son. The son states, "The man visiting me said you went on vacation without me." The mother replied, "There is no man, you are just making that up." When interacting with the mother privately, which reply from the mother would the nurse suggest?

Clients with a social phobia would most likely fear which situation?

A client's most recent diagnostic imaging has revealed that lung cancer has metastasized to the bones and liver. What is the most likely mechanism by which the client's cancer cells spread?

The nurse is caring for a client who is being treated in the emergency department for a panic attack. Which of the following nursing interventions would be most appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a client with dysphagia. Which intervention would be contraindicated while caring for this client?

A client has lived independently prior to being admitted to an inpatient unit. The client will be unable to return home following discharge. Which environment would be most appropriate for the client?

A 77-year-old female client experienced a stroke several weeks ago that has left her with several motor and sensory deficits, including dysphagia. The client is receiving a diet with a modified texture that is easier to chew and swallow. What nursing action should the nurse perform in order to maintain this client's safety during feeding?

The nurse is observing a client who is sitting alone in the day room. The client appears intently focused on the empty chair next to him. Suddenly the client begins laughing hysterically and making frantic hand gestures at the chair. When the nurse approaches the client, he looks over at the chair, whispers something unintelligible, and shakes his head. Based on this observation the nurse would assess the client's behavior as: