The client is being admited with suicidal thoughts. Which questions should the nurse ask the client? Select all that apply.

A client is diagnosed with dementia that has progressed significantly. Which would be the priority for this client?

The nurse is talking with a client who states, "I am so sad today, it is the anniversary of my parent's death." Which response by the nurse may impede the communication process between the nurse and client?

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

The geriatrician has prescribed medication for an 80-year-old client to treat the client's dementia. Which teaching points should the nurse provide to the client's spouse about the new medication?

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

A client is readmited to the substance use disorder program for the second time in 6 months for alcohol use disorder. Upon admission, the client tells the nurse, "I am so ashamed." What should the nurse reply?

A client has been admited to a psychiatric-mental health facility in a manic state. The client's spouse accompanies the client to the facility and informs the nurse that the client has been displaying manic symptoms for the past 2 weeks. The spouse reports that the client has not slept for the past 2 days and that the client has not eaten anything for at least 3 days. Which would be the priority for this client?

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

The nurse is caring for a client with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which action by the nurse will increase the client's sense of security?

The nurse is caring for an assigned group of clients. Which client does the nurse identify as being at the highest risk for the development of delirium and will be closely monitored?