An adolescent is being observed for atention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which circumstance would demonstrate evidence to support this diagnosis?

A 35-year-old client tells the nurse that they have been worried and tearful lately because of pressures at work. The client states, "My partner tells me that it's 'stress' and 'anxiety,' but doesn't everyone have that? What is anxiety anyway?" Which response would be most appropriate for the nurse to provide about the nature of anxiety?

Which neurological function is affected by the action of serotonin?

A patient with a phobia asks, "What is desensitization therapy?" The best response is:

A 9-year-old patient with atention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been prescribed a stimulant. The nurse knows that the teaching has been effective when the patient's parents make which statement?

Nurses are encouraged to constantly be aware of the nonverbal communication of a client with mental illness primarily for which reason?

Which goal is appropriate for the client being treated for obsessive-compulsive disorder with response prevention therapy?

Safety is the nursing priority for a client who is at risk for alcohol withdrawal. A care plan for the client who is in withdrawal must include which nursing interventions?

An adolescent is being observed for atention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which circumstance would demonstrate evidence to support this diagnosis?

Which client is most likely to benefit from electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

A psychiatric-mental health nurse is conducting an educational session for families of clients diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). What components should the nurse teach the families of clients diagnosed with OCD?