A patient seen in the emergency department is experiencing irritability, pressured speech, and increased levels of anxiety. Which would be the nurse’s priority intervention?

A young adult male was informed he has tested positive for HIV. The patients response was ” Well, I know what I need to do now”. The nurses priority intervention is to:

Which nursing charting entry is documentation of a behavioral symptom of mania?

Which information would the nurse include when teaching family members about nonverbal behavioral clues to monitor for in a person who may be suicidal?

A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder is newly prescribed sertraline (Zoloft). Which of the following points would the nurse review with the patient?  Select all that apply.

A patient says to the nurse” I once enjoyed going to parks and museums with my family, but that is not fun anymore.” How would the nurse document this report?

A nurse on an in-patient psychiatric unit is teaching a patient about stress-reduction techniques. Which of the following statements indicates understanding of the teaching?

The physician tells the nurse, “The medication I’m prescribing for the patient enhances the g-aminobutyric acid (GABA) system.” Which patient behavior will provide evidence that the medication therapy is successful?

A patient shares with a nurse, “One of my friends says there’s nothing wrong with my nerves that meditation can’t cure. What do you think I should do when I get uptight and start worrying about something?” The nurse’s best response is based on the fact that meditation:

The patient has been on lithium carbonate for six months. The nurse notices the patient has developed fine hand tremors. What does the nurse understand about this symptom?