A nurse assesses a patient who reports a 3-week history of depression and periods of uncontrolled crying. The patient says. "My business is bankrupt and was served with divorce papers." Which subsequent statement by the patient alerts the nurse to a covert suicidal message?

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

A patient is experiencing psychomotor agitation associated with bipolar disorder. Which observation would the nurse associate with this symptom? The patient

Over the past year, a woman has cooked gourmet meals for her family but eats only tiny servings. This person wears layered loose clothing. Her current weight is 95 pounds and has a loss of 35 pounds. Which medical diagnosis is most likely?

An adult patient assaulted another patient and was then restrained. One hour later, which statement by the restrained patient requires the nurse's immediate attention?

An older adult patient takes multiple medications daily. Over 2 days, the patient developed confusion, slurred speech, an unsteady galt, and fluctuating levels of orientation. These findings are most characteristics of

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has major depressive disorder and is seeking voluntary admission to an acute mental health facility. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has received fluphenazine decanoate twice a month for 3 years. The clinic nurse's notes that the patient grimaces and is constantly smacking his lips. The patient's neck and shoulders twist in a slow, snakelike motion. Which problem would the nurse suspect?

A patient experiences a sudden episode of severe anxiety. Which medication would be the expected drug to be given to help with the sudden episode of severe anxiety?

When assessing a patient's plan for suicide, what aspect has priority?

Which statement shows a nurse has empathy for a patient who made a suicide attempt?