A client who recently went through an upsetting divorce is threatening to commit suicide with a handgun. The client is voluntarily admitted to the psychiatric unit.

Which of the following nursing diagnoses has the highest priority?

A score of 1 to 10 on the Global Assessment Functioning (GAF) scale would indicate that a client was at risk for:

In a psychiatric unit, how are bright colors in the client’s environment often perceived?

A nurse is assessing a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a sexual assault. Which of the following is an expected finding?

A client taking Risperdal complains of dry mouth and constipation. The nurse understands that these symptoms are caused by:

Upon entering a mental health care system, clients undergo a thorough assessment, followed by the creation of a mental health treatment plan. What are the objectives of this treatment plan? (Select all that apply.)

True or False: The management of delirium is dependent on its cause, with the primary focus being to address the root cause.

A patient with cognitive impairment, who has been a widow for 30 years, is desperately trying to leave the facility, stating, “I have to go home to cook dinner before my husband gets home from work.”. How should the nurse intervene using validation therapy?

In a medical-surgical unit, the nurse is monitoring several patients. Which patient does the nurse identify as being at the highest risk for developing delirium?

Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, and despair are expressed in a female client’s every thought, movement, and activity. Her physical health has declined and she is often unable to eat.

What is the client experiencing?

During a therapy session, which statement made by the nurse indicates a need for further training in effective therapeutic communication techniques?