Introduction to Communication and Therapeutic Relationships

A client is receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for severe depression. The nurse knows that the most important nursing intervention before ECT is to:

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations. The nurse should use which of the following therapeutic communication techniques to help the client cope with the hallucinations?

A nurse is conducting a group therapy session for clients who have anxiety disorders. The nurse notices that one of the clients is very quiet and does not participate in the group discussion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is assessing a client who has been admitted with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, manic episode. Which of the following behaviors would the nurse expect to observe?