The nurse is providing education to a client who is prescribed a benzodiazepine for panic attacks. Which client statement should the nurse recognize as a need to re-educate the client about this medication?

The nurse is assessing a client with schizophrenia. Which symptoms should the nurse identify as characteristics of alterations in speech? (Select all that apply)

A client on an inpatient psychiatric unit says to the nurse, ‘You are just like my mom, always telling me what to do and not caring about my feelings, I hate you!’ in response to the nurse explaining the unit rules. Which psychological phenomenon is the client demonstrating?

A client is being admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. During the initial nursing assessment, which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect the client to report?

A new nurse is working on a mental health unit that treats clients with personality disorders. The new nurse asks an experienced nurse what personal skills are needed to effectively treat this client population. What would be the best answer for the experienced nurse to give?

The client has started taking paroxetine to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). What priority education should be included before discharge to increase adherence to this medication?

Case Study: A 22-year-old college student presents with recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting. The client reports feelings of guilt and shame after these episodes. A diagnosis of bulimia nervosa has been established. The client is seeking pharmacological treatment to assist in symptom management and improve overall mental health.Question: Which medication is specifically approved for the treatment of bulimia nervosa and has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing binge-purge episodes?

The nurse suspects that a child may be experiencing abuse due to a parent’s possible factitious disorder imposed on another (FDIA). Which interventions should the nurse implement to ensure the child’s safety and well-being? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. One, some, or all may be correct.

The nurse is planning interventions to help a suicidal client remain safe during hospitalization. Which of the following nursing interventions would best support the achievement of this goal?

A client experiencing depersonalization may describe feeling which of the following?