A client with schizophrenia is receiving teaching from the nurse about their prescribed medication, Chlorpromazine. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

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 client who has schizophrenia is talking to the nurse and states, "Do you hear that? I am scared. The voices are telling me to do horrible things which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?

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

A client tells the nurse, "I feel bad because my mother does not want me to return home after I leave the hospital." Which nursing response is therapeutic?

A client is diagnosed with Trichotillomania. The client has relieved the anxiety over the years by doing what type of behavior?

The client hears the word "match." The client replies, "A match. I like matches. They are the light of the world. God will light the world. Let your light shine." Which communication pattern does the nurse identify?

A client is noted to be pacing on the unit with their hands clenched and mumbling curses. The nurse knows that the initial approach to this client would be to:

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?

When the nurse admits a client with anorexia nervosa for treatment, the therapeutic milieu should provide: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

What should be the priority nursing action during the orientation (introductory) phase of the nurse-client relationship?