A nurse admits an older patient with memory loss, confused thinking, and apathy. A psychiatrist suspects a depressive disorder. What is the rationale for performing a mini-mental status exam?

The nurse is caring for a patient who recently attempted suicide and is currently expressing suicidal intent.  Which of the following information is a priority when assessing a patient’s plan for suicide?

A nurse says, “I’m the only one who truly understands this patient. Other staff members are too critical.”  Which of the following correctly identifies what is occurring in this situation?

The nurse is caring for a frustrated client who says to the nurse, “You remind me of my mother. She was critical and domineering.” Which of the following best describes this interaction?

The nurse uses reflection to help the client understand their own thoughts and feelings. The client says, “My life is so empty, no one cares about me.”  Which of the following responses by the nurse is an example of therapeutic reflection?

A client tells the nurse, “I don’t go out on dates because I might have to eat something in front of others. They might laugh at the way I eat or make fun of me; I’d be so embarrassed!.”  The nurse can assess this behavior as consistent with:

An outcome for a client is that he will demonstrate mentally healthy behavior. The behavior that indicates the outcome is being met is that the client:

The nurse is planning care for a client who voluntarily admitted herself for treatment of mood disorder. The understanding that will serve as a basis for planning is that the client is:

A client is taking phenelzine (Nardil). Which statement by the client should cause the nurse to intervene?

During a therapeutic interaction a client cries as the nurse explores the relationship of the client and her now-deceased mother. The client sobs “I shouldn’t be blubbering like this.”  Which response by the nurse will block communication with the client?