What are a group of psychotic disorders characterized by severe and inappropriate emotional responses, by prolonged and persistent disturbances of mood and related thought distortions?

The patient is concerned about confidentiality and asks the nurse not to tell anyone what is said. What is the best response by the nurse?

After finding the patient with diabetes eating candy, the nurse reminds the patient that the candy will elevate blood sugar levels. The patient's response is: "It's only a little bit, and it won't do anything." Which defense mechanism is the patient using?

When discussing aging, to whom does the term older adulthood apply?

When assessing the skin of an older adult patient who is complaining of pruritus, what should the nurse advise the patient to avoid to reduce further drying of her skin?

A perceived threat to self causes what emotion?

During the detoxification period, what does the nurse aim to achieve when designing interventions?

The nurse recommends a breathing technique to help a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to empty the lungs of used air and to promote inhalation of adequate oxygen. What is this method of breathing called?

A 14-year-old survivor of a school shooting screams and dives under a table when firecrackers go off. What does this behavior represent?

Which is important for the nurse to assess when inspecting the skin of a patient?

Which patient statement indicates that more teaching is needed regarding antibiotic therapy for the treatment of cellulitis?