A nurse is collecting data for a client who has schizophrenia. The client states that he hears voices telling him to do "bad things." The nurse should recognize this finding as which of the following?

A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is taking lithium. The client reports blurred vision and nausea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and begins to talk about fantasy subjects. Which of the following is an appropriate intervention by the nurse?

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

A nurse is caring for a client who witnessed her brother's homicide and has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

When providing education to a client with bipolar disorder and their family, the nurse should emphasize which symptom as the most significant indicator for mania?

A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I am not going to take my medication anymore." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is caring for a hospitalized client who has bipolar disorder and is disturbing other clients with incessant talking. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a child who reports being abused by a family member. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A nurse is interviewing a client who has borderline personality disorder. The nurse and client have agreed on an interview time, but the client resists discussing her feelings until 5 min prior to the end of the session and then asks for additional time. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and states that his latest computer project is "revolutionizing the industry." Which of the following behaviors is the client exhibiting?