A client is readmited to the substance use disorder program for the second time in 6 months for alcohol use disorder. Upon admission, the client tells the nurse, "I am so ashamed." What should the nurse reply?

A client is diagnosed with dementia that has progressed significantly. Which would be the priority for this client?

The client has been diagnosed with a depressive disorder. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of this disorder?

A client has been admited 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 for this client?

Nurses are encouraged to constantly be aware of the nonverbal communication of a client with mental illness primarily for which reason?

The nurse is talking with a client who states, "I am so sad today, it is the anniversary of my parent's death." Which response by the nurse may impede the communication process between the nurse and client?

When providing care to a client who consistently atempts to manipulate the staff, the nurse can best maintain the therapeutic milieu by doing what?

A patient with a phobia asks, "What is desensitization therapy?" The best response is:

Schizophrenia is most often characterized by which assessment finding?

When conducting a risk assessment for suicide, the nurse most likely identifies which client as having the greatest risk for completing suicide?

A client is experiencing a panic atack while in the recreation room. Which intervention(s) would be a priority to promote the client's safety?