A client is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. When asked about the previous evening, the client describes a wonderful evening spent on a cruise. Which symptom is the client exhibiting?

A new nurse orientee asks why a client admitted to the psychiatric unit is placed in seclusion. The nurse precepting the new nurse explains that which of the following is a benefit of seclusion?

A client, who was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), is now experiencing flashbacks and is displaying irritable behavior. The nurse would:

The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with schizophrenia, who has been prescribed Haloperidol for the past year. On assessment, the nurse notices that the client is demonstrating bizarre facial and tongue movements. What is the priority nursing intervention?

The nurse is caring for a client in the immediate postoperative period after an open cholecystectomy. Which task could be delegated to the unlicensed nursing assistant?

A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with a conversion disorder. What actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

During a client intake assessment, the nurse asks both physiological and psychosocial questions. The client angrily responds, "I'm here for my heart, not my head problems." What is the nurse's best response?

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:

The nurse is working with a client diagnosed with Somatic Symptom Disorder. What predominant symptoms should the nurse expect to assess?

The nurse is providing care for a client diagnosed with dissociative fugue. Which behaviors would the nurse expect to see with this 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?