What are the negative symptoms of psychosis?

A score of 1 to 10 on the Global Assessment Functioning (GAF) scale would indicate that a client was at risk for:

True or False: The management of delirium is dependent on its cause, with the primary focus being to address the root cause.

What should be the first step for a nurse when communicating with an angry patient?

During a therapy session, which statement made by the nurse indicates a need for further training in effective therapeutic communication techniques?

A client who recently 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?

An adult patient assaulted another patient and was subsequently restrained. One hour later, which statement by the restrained patient requires the nurse’s immediate attention?

Ativan 1mg IM is ordered, Ativan is available in mg/mL. How many mLs will you administer?

During the assessment phase of the nursing process, data collection takes place. What methods does the nurse employ to gather data? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is assessing a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a sexual assault. Which of the following is an expected finding?

Which medication side effect is irreversible if not detected early?