A nurse is caring for a client who just received lorazepam 1 mg IM for anxiety. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a client who has social anxiety disorder. The client reports experiencing feelings of anxiousness that disrupt their sleep. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following treatment options should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who has obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is reviewing laboratory results of a client who has schizophrenia and is taking risperidone. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?

A nurse working in an outpatient mental health facility is caring for a client who has anxiety and was discharged from an inpatient mental health facility one week ago.

A nurse in an outpatient mental health facility is assessing a client who has anxiety. Click to highlight the findings in the Nurses’ Notes that indicate an improvement in the client’s condition. To deselect, click on the finding again.

The client appears to be well-groomed.

The client’s current weight is 54 kg (119 lb.).

The client states they are sleeping 5 to 6 hours per night, but having an occasional nightmare.

The client verbalizes a decreased appetite and gastrointestinal discomfort.

The client states, “I feel anxious about leaving my house. I feel like everyone is staring at me and judging me.”

The client verbalizes that bullying experienced during high school has led to anxiety.

The client engages in thought-stopping behavioral therapy and cognitive restructuring.

The client reports taking escitalopram 20 mg daily, 2 hours after breakfast.

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has an alcohol use disorder. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to help prevent relapse?

A nurse in an outpatient mental health facility is preparing to administer phenelzine to a client who has been taking this medication for several years. The client reports eating a grilled cheese sandwich and a banana for lunch and is feeling dizzy. Which of the following vital signs should the nurse assess first?

A nurse is planning to lead a support group for clients who have alcohol use disorder. One of the group members is a client who speaks a different language than the nurse. Which of the following individuals should the nurse ask to assist with communication?