An experienced psychiatric-mental health registered nurse has taken a new position leading groups in a day treatment program. Which group is this nurse most qualified to lead?

A military veteran is assessed for outpatient therapy after he reports having problems at home and at work. Which of the symptoms that he describes is not commonly associated with PTSD? 

A patient expresses concern that information given to the nurse remains confidential. “I need to know that everything I tell you confidential and won’t be shared with anyone.” Which response made by the nurse is best?

The nurse is caring for a patient with an increased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level. Which symptoms should be expected in this patient? Select all that apply.

Which is a correctly stated client outcome?

The nurse cares for a patient who is physically restrained. Which of the following nursing interventions would best help this patient cope with the experience?

The nurse holds the hand of a client who is withdrawing from alcohol. What is the nurse’s rationale for this intervention?

 A client presents in the emergency department with a friend who reports that the client has been sitting in her apartment “staring off into space” and doesn’t seem interested in doing anything. During the assessment, the client reveals, with little emotion, that she was raped 4 months ago. Which of these is the most appropriate interpretation of the client’s lack of emotion?

. A client diagnosed with bipolar I disorder is distraught over insomnia experienced over the past 3 nights and a 12-lb weight loss over the past 2 weeks. Which should be this client’s priority nursing diagnosis?

Which of the following statements made by the nurse indicate that the nurse understands appropriate use of self-disclosure in a therapeutic nurse-client relationship?