Which medication side effect is irreversible if not detected early?

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?

Which of the following actions is the best example of aggressive behavior?

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?

What are the goals of therapeutic communication?

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?

The home health aide reports to the practical nurse that the client has been trying to give away possessions.

When the nurse asks the client about this behavior, the client says, “With my spouse dead, there’s no reason for me to go on.”. What is the best priority response by 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)

During the assessment of a mental health client, it is crucial for the nurse to thoroughly check for symptoms of depression. Which symptom is indicative of Depression?

In communicating with the psychiatric patient, which nurse responses could obstruct effective communication with a client? (Select all that apply)

A client is brought to a busy emergency department by their spouse due to erratic behavior and expressions of despair.

If the client shrugs their shoulders when asked by the triage registered nurse if they feel suicidal now, what nursing responsibility is the practical nurse expected to be assigned?