What are the negative symptoms of psychosis?

Upon entering a mental health care system, clients undergo a thorough assessment, followed by the creation of a mental health treatment plan. What are the objectives of this treatment plan? (Select all that apply.)

What are the negative symptoms of psychosis?

A recently widowed client is experiencing memory loss, insomnia, loss of appetite, and irritability over the last few months.

Which data should the nurse obtain when assessing this client?

During the mental status examination, the nurse observes that the client rapidly shifts from one idea to another related thought. Which disordered thinking process is the client displaying?

Which medication side effect is irreversible if not detected early?

A patient is pacing the hall near the nurse’s station, swearing loudly. What would be an appropriate initial intervention for the nurse?

Upon entrance into a mental health care system, clients are thoroughly assessed, and this is followed by the development of a mental health treatment plan assessment.

Which of the following are purposes of the treatment plan? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is using the Global Assessment of Function to assess her patient. Which is a ‘favorable’ range of functioning?

A client who just went through an upsetting divorce is threatening to commit suicide with a handgun. The client is voluntarily admitted to the psychiatric unit.

Which of the following nursing diagnoses has the highest priority?

A young client diagnosed with major depressive disorder recently had their engagement broken off by their fiancé, who claimed the client was too fat and ugly.

During a one-on-one interaction with the nurse, the client says, “My fiancé is really wonderful and is not to blame for calling off the engagement.

I look awful and I’m not much good for anything.”. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?