A psychiatric nurse is working with a family whose loved one has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. What is the primary role of the family in the client’s mental health treatment?

A client experiencing a psychiatric crisis is at risk for self-harm. What is the priority nursing action?

A nurse is using a trauma-informed approach when caring for a psychiatric client. Which intervention is consistent with trauma-informed care?

A client with major depressive disorder lives with their family. Which intervention would best improve family communication and coping?

A psychiatric nurse is considering using restraints for a violent client. What is an important ethical and legal consideration?

A nurse is acting as an advocate for a client in a psychiatric facility. Which of the following actions best represents patient advocacy?

A nurse is teaching a patient how to administer ear drops. Which statement by the patient indicates correct understanding?

A nurse is differentiating sensorineural hearing loss from conductive hearing loss. Which finding is most indicative of sensorineural hearing loss?

A nurse is caring for a child with ADHD who cannot tolerate stimulant medications. Which of the following non-stimulant medications may be prescribed?

A psychiatric nurse is using therapeutic communication techniques with a client. Which of the following is an example of therapeutic communication?