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. The patient is verbally and physically aggressive. The plan for care should include:

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?

Give an example of a somatic therapy to treat a mental disorder.

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 situation?  Would you consider it adaptive or maladaptive?

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 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 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?