Which statement made by the nurse would be most appropriate to an elderly client who is confused, has no history of dementia and is hospitalized for an acute urinary tract infection?

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is experiencing delusions of persecution. How would the client express feeling persecuted?

When a client diagnosed with schizophrenia was discharged 6 months ago, haloperidol was prescribed. The client now says, "I stopped taking those pills. They made me feel like a robot." What are common side effects the nurse should validate with the client?

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder. What is the primary manifestation of this disorder?

Which nursing documentation entry accurately describes a client's use of confabulation?

A client was admitted to the intensive care unit after a single car accident in which he struck a cement wall. He is now responsive and wants to be discharged within the next couple of days. Which of the following are priorities for screening? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is admitting a client with the diagnosis of schizophreniform disorder. What should the nurse expect to find?

A client is admitted with tachycardia, hypertension, restlessness, agitation, and admits substance use. Which substance would be most likely to cause these symptoms?

An older adult in the middle and late stages of Alzheimer's forgets where the bathroom is and has episodes of incontinence. Which intervention should the nurse suggest to the client's family?

A client has been diagnosed with major depression and placed on amitriptyline. Which is a side effect of amitriptyline?

An adolescent tells the school nurse, "My friend threatened to take an overdose of pills." The nurse talks to the friend who verbalized the suicide threat. What is the most critical question for the nurse to ask?