A nurse is obtaining a history from a client who has been taking olanzapine to treat schizophrenia. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client?

A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is caring for a client who has been placed in seclusion following an acute violent episode. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is refusing to take prescribed medications. Which of the following ethical principles is the nurse displaying when supporting the client's refusal of medications?

A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a client.

The nurse is discussing the assessment findings on day 3 of admission during the 1900 change of-shift report. For each finding, specify whether the finding indicates potential improvement in or worsening of the client’s condition.

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 a substance use disorder. The client states, "The state took my child away after my overdose. I don't want to go on living without them." Which of the following therapeutic responses should the nurse make?

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

A nurse is teaching the caregiver of a client who has advanced Alzheimer's disease about home safety. Which of the following statements by the caregiver indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is preparing to administer 7 mg of haloperidol IM to a client who is severely agitated. Haloperidol injection of 5 mg/mL is available. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who is being aggressive toward other clients. Which of the following actions is the priority for the nurse to take?

A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I have been having trouble sleeping for the last several months." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?