The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with schizophrenia, who has been prescribed Haloperidol for the past year. On assessment, the nurse notices that the client is demonstrating bizarre facial and tongue movements. What is the priority nursing intervention?

The client hears the word "match." The client replies, "A match. I like matches. They are the light of the world. God will light the world. Let your light shine." Which communication pattern does the nurse identify?

The nurse is assessing the status of a post-operative client in the PACU. The nurse should be most concerned with which assessment finding?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client prescribed diazepam. Which client statement would indicate that the client teaching was effective? "

A client asks the nurse to promise to keep confidential a plan the client has to kill their father. Which of the following statements would be the best response for the nurse to make?

A client is diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder. What would be the goal of therapy for this client? To:

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder is prescribed haloperidol 50 mg oral BID, benztropine 1 mg oral prn, and zolpidem 10 mg oral hs. Which client behavior would warrant the nurse to administer benztropine?

The nurse's approach to a client with neurotic vs. psychotic behavior is different mainly because clients with neurotic behavior.

A new nurse orientee asks why a client admitted to the psychiatric unit is placed in seclusion. The nurse precepting the new nurse explains that which of the following is a benefit of seclusion?

The nurse observes dental deterioration when assessing a client diagnosed with Bulimia Nervosa. Which best explains this assessment finding

A client exhibiting dependent behaviors says, "Do you think I should move from my parent's house and get a job?" Which nursing response is most appropriate?