A cruel and abusive person often uses rationalization to explain their behavior. Which comment demonstrates use of this defense mechanism?

A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and a new prescription for valproate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client al t about the use of this medication?

The feeling experienced by a patient that should be assessed by the nurse as most predictive of elevated suicide risk is

A health care provider considers which antipsychotic medication to prescribe for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia who has auditory hallucinations and poor social function. The patient is also overweight and hypertensive. Which drug should the nurse advocate?

What physical assessment finding is noticeable in a patient who has a history of bulimia?

A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department (ED)

Which of the following client findings should the nurse report to the provider Immediately? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder.

Which of the following assessment findings require immediate follow- up? (Select all that apply.)

When a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia was discharged 6 months ago, haloperidol was prescribed. The patient now says, "I stopped taking those pills. They made me feel like a robot." What are common side effects the nurse should validate with the patient?

Which technique will best communicate to a patient that the nurse is interested in listening?

Which action by a psychiatric nurse best applies the ethical principle of autonomy?

What is the legal significance of a nurse's action when a patient verbally refuses medication and the nurse gives the medication over the patient's objection? The nurse