The nurse is teaching the parents of a child with Encopresis about methods to manage the condition. Which intervention does the nurse recommend to the parents?
Malingering is classified as a behavioral issue and presents…
Malingering is classified as a behavioral issue and presents with defined signs and symptoms. Of the following, which would indicate the client is malingering?
Which of the following behaviors is usually exhibited by a c…
Which of the following behaviors is usually exhibited by a child diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder? Select ALL that apply.
Panic attacks present with worry, fear, and apprehension. Th…
Panic attacks present with worry, fear, and apprehension. This can be very distressing for the client to experience. Observing the client, you notice which of the following behavioral symptoms that can be associated with panic attacks?
Which one of the following statements, made by a client who…
Which one of the following statements, made by a client who suffers from frequent panic attacks, is evidence that she experiences Derealization during attacks? The client states, “During attacks:
Safety of clients is of utmost concern, especially heightene…
Safety of clients is of utmost concern, especially heightened within the psychiatric setting. Following the Joint Commission standards, the nurse can legally apply physical restraints if which of the following occurs?
The client with Obsessive-Compulsive Anxiety Disorder is new…
The client with Obsessive-Compulsive Anxiety Disorder is newly admitted to an in-client psychiatric hospital. Which of the following is a compulsive symptom the nurse may assess in this client?
Psychiatric rehabilitation has been proven successful with a…
Psychiatric rehabilitation has been proven successful with assisting clients to develop the emotional, social, and intellectual skills needed to thrive in society. What is the overall goal for any client to gain during psychiatric rehabilitation?
When the client on the unit with Conduct Disorder displays f…
When the client on the unit with Conduct Disorder displays frequent aggressive temper outbursts, what should the nurse place as the HIGHEST priority?
A nurse is caring for a client who is in a traumatic crisis…
A nurse is caring for a client who is in a traumatic crisis state after witnessing an assault and battery of another person. What is the MAIN short-term goal that the nurse will identify for this client?