Post-ECT the client is complaining of a slight headache and requesting something for pain. There is a standing order for PRN Ibuprofen (Advil). What would be the correct nursing action?  

Client’s with a dual diagnosis are particularly difficult to treat.  Dual diagnosed clients must address both the psychiatric diagnoses and the substance abuse together in order to have even a limited amount of success.  Which of the following has shown a positive outcome for this population?    

Based on the presence of multiple indicators, the nurse suspects that a colleague is abusing opioids. What ethical action should the nurse take?    

Client’s diagnosed with schizophrenia exhibit the positive symptom echopraxia.  What observation by the nurse supports the finding?

Milieu management is an important dimension of psychiatric nursing care.  A client presenting in a heightened state of mania presents unique challenges and will test the unit program more than any other group. What are the IMMEDIATE priority interventions that need to be implemented into this patient’s plan of care?                       

In practicing self-awareness, the nurse knows that which of the following would be an INACCURATE depiction of self-awareness?  

The client diagnosed with bipolar disorder is also receiving an anti-convulsant medication that is used primarily for seizure disorders.  How does this medication help a client who has bipolar disorder?

Hildegard Peplau played a significant role in the care of clients with mental illness. Which statement by the nurse BEST reflects Peplau’s theory of nursing practice?

The client quit his job and no longer sends financial support to his ex-wife and children. This behavior conflicts with the nurse’s personal values. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates unconditional positive regard towards the client?

SSRI’s are often the drug of choice for clients who are suicidal or highly impulsive. However, the risk for suicide is still a concern after the client starts taking medications. What is the PRIMARY risk factor?