Your male patient tells you that he has women “throwing themselves” at him everywhere he goes. He also states, “I should get special favors because I am so ridiculously good looking.” From this statement, what is the most likely personality disorder he is exhibiting?

The nurse has a coworker who becomes extremely upset when any spider is noticed, regardless of the size or type. Which characteristic of the coworker’s phobia is untrue?

A patient who just completed an alcohol treatment program is prescribed disulfiram to help maintain sobriety. Which teaching is most important for the nurse to review with the patient?

A 30-year-old male client is admitted to the psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. His family reports that for the past 2 months he has been in constant motion, sleeping very little, spending lots of money, and has been “full of ideas.” During the initial assessment with the client, the nurse would expect him to exhibit which of the following?

Which is NOT a contributing factor to postpartum blues?

The nurse is participating in group therapy. The participants are asked to give their individual definitions of mental health. Which participant’s definition is correct?

Which of the following statements about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are true? (Select all that apply)

The single most common symptom of autism is:

A patient becomes suicidal and is transferred to the locked unit of your hospital. Because this patient is actively suicidal you should:

Which of the following is characteristic of a paranoid delusion?