A psychiatric-mental health nurse is mentoring a group of nursing students during their clinical rotation in a psychiatric facility. The nurse explains the broad scope of psychiatric-mental health nursing, which includes various roles and responsibilities. One of the students asks, “What is the primary focus of psychiatric-mental health nursing?”

A nurse prepares to administer a scheduled intramuscular (IM) injection of an antipsychotic medication to an out-patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. As the nurse swabs the site, the client shouts, “Stop! I don’t want to take that medicine anymore. I hate the side effects.” What is the nurse’s best action?

The nurse is caring for a client with Hepatitis A. Which client statements indicate that teaching conducted by the nurse about disease transmission was effective? Select all that apply.

A nurse prepares to lead a discussion at a community health center regarding children’s health problems. The nurse wants to use current terminology when discussing these issues. Which terms are appropriate for the nurse to use? (Select all that apply.)

In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which need emerges after physiological needs are met?

A 22-year-old male patient visits a psychiatric clinic for evaluation after experiencing hallucinations, disorganized thinking, and social withdrawal over the past several months. His family history reveals that his father and paternal uncle were diagnosed with schizophrenia.Which of the following best explains the role of strong genetic predisposition in the development of psychiatric disorders?

A psychiatric-mental health nurse is assessing a 45-year-old female patient from a collectivist culture who reports experiencing chronic fatigue, dizziness, and body aches. The patient denies feeling sad or anxious but states she has been struggling with family conflicts and financial stress. The nurse recognizes that the patient’s symptoms may reflect cultural differences in how mental distress is expressed.Which of the following best describes how mental illness is commonly expressed in non-Western, collectivist cultures?

A client diagnosed with a somatic symptom disorder says, “My pain is from an undiagnosed injury. I can’t take care of myself. I need pain medicine six or seven times a day. I feel like a baby because my family has to help me so much.” What is the mos important nursing assessment?

What action should a nurse take to demonstrate genuineness with a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia?

A 47-year-old female with a history of major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety reports persistent self-critical thoughts after a workplace demotion. During cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) sessions, she often says, “I failed because I’m not good enough. I’ll never succeed.” The psychiatric mental health nurse introduces cognitive reframing as a strategy to help the patient manage her distorted thinking.Which nurse response best demonstrates the use of cognitive reframing to challenge the patient’s maladaptive thoughts?