Building Therapeutic Relationships

A nurse is conducting a mental status examination on a client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to assess the client's mood?

A nurse is planning to conduct a group therapy session for clients with anxiety disorders. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use to facilitate effective communication and interaction among the group members?

A nurse is assessing a client who has been admitted to the psychiatric unit for depression. Which of the following behaviors indicates that the client has low self-esteem?

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and has been prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations. The client tells the nurse that they hear voices telling them to harm themselves. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?

A nurse is developing a therapeutic relationship with a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates respect for the client's autonomy?

A nurse is caring for a client who has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and is experiencing flashbacks of a traumatic event. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to help the client cope with flashbacks?