A novice nurse on an inpatient psychiatric unit says to a colleague, “My newest patient has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. At least I won’t have to monitor for a suicide risk.” Select the colleague’s most accurate response.

What is the nurse’s priority assessment for a patient taking an antidepressant medication?

The plan for a depressed patient includes use of cognitive therapy. Which nursing intervention best supports this therapy?

Which indicator of disordered communication is the nurse most likely to assess in a patient having a manic episode?

Which statement made by a newly admitted depressed patient best demonstrates a depression-related delusion?

Which intervention has the highest priority for inclusion in the care plan of a client diagnosed with anhedonia?

The patient coming to you for an abdominal examination states, “My belly hurts.” A logical question to ask next would be

The levels of blood pressures that are read on a sphygmomanometer are

Which of the following is most appropriate for a patient to counteract hypoglycemia?

CPR performed on an infant