A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. Which of the following is an appropriate food choice for this client?
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has schizophren…
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has schizophrenia and tells the nurse that he doesn’t want to come to the day room because the police have hidden cameras there to watch him. The nurse should document this as which type of delusion?
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is caring fo…
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is caring for a client with schizophrenia who is verbalizing paranoid delusions. What action should the nurse take?
The green circle is drawn around which nucleus? _______
The green circle is drawn around which nucleus? _______
The nurse is talking with a client who suddenly begins to ha…
The nurse is talking with a client who suddenly begins to have a panic attack. What should the nurse do?
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who is suspici…
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who is suspicious of the nursing staff and other clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to establish a relationship with this client?
When a client diagnosed with schizophrenia says, “Wing ding,…
When a client diagnosed with schizophrenia says, “Wing ding, the world is a ring.” What response by the nurse is therapeutic?
The red arrow is pointing to which sulcus/fissure? _______
The red arrow is pointing to which sulcus/fissure? _______
A client with schizophrenia is able to function for extended…
A client with schizophrenia is able to function for extended periods of time in the community. The nurse makes scheduled a visit with the client. Which behavior is suggestive that the client is experiencing auditory hallucinations?
A nurse is caring for a client who is in the acute manic pha…
A nurse is caring for a client who is in the acute manic phase of bipolar disorder. Which of the following activities is appropriate for the nurse to suggest to the client?