A patient asks a nurse what causes dementia. Which two most prevalent types of dementia should the nurse consider before responding?
A newly admitted patient is experiencing a manic episode. Th…
A newly admitted patient is experiencing a manic episode. The patient is verbally and physically aggressive. The plan for care should include:
A nurse is providing education to a client starting an antid…
A nurse is providing education to a client starting an antidepressant. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?
Buspirone is categorized as which type of medication?
Buspirone is categorized as which type of medication?
Give an example of a somatic therapy to treat a mental disor…
Give an example of a somatic therapy to treat a mental disorder.
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client pr…
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client prescribed an antidepressant. Which teaching points should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
What coping mechanism do you use to deal with a stressful si…
What coping mechanism do you use to deal with a stressful situation? Would you consider it adaptive or maladaptive?
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client pr…
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client prescribed an antidepressant. Which teaching points should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A client refuses to take a newly prescribed antianxiety medi…
A client refuses to take a newly prescribed antianxiety medication and says, “I don’t think I need this. I feel fine.” Which response by the nurse demonstrates the most therapeutic communication?
A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder says to th…
A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder says to the nurse, “I don’t want to take that antidepressant. I’m afraid it will change who I am.” Which response by the nurse demonstrates therapeutic communication?