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A nurse is speaking with a newly licensed nurse who reports that they fear a client might be dangerous to others due to the client's diagnosis of schizophrenia. Which of the following types of stigma should the nurse identify as being associated with this fear?

A nurse is caring for a client who has depression. Which of the following noninvasive treatments should the nurse recommend to the client?

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing lack of sleep, lack of appetite, and difficulties with concentration. Which of the following types of dementia should the nurse expect this client to have?

The nurse is collecting the health history of a client and determines that the client has risk factors for developing mental illness. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a possible contributing factor in the development of a mental health disorder?

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition via a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). When assessing the client, the nurse notes swelling of the client's arm above the PICC insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is assessing a client before administering a unit of packed RBCs. The nurse should identify which of the following data as most important to obtain prior to the infusion?

A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for a client who is grieving.

Nurses' Notes

1000:

Client presents to the mental health clinic and is tearful and angry recently experienced the loss of a child due to illness. Information provided to client about group therapy and individual therapy.

1100:

Client is continuing to sob and states, "I can't go on living without my child." Current list of home medications reviewed. Client states they have not been taking the prescribed medication "because it will not help."

1300:

Client spoke in group therapy session regarding feelings and prescribed treatment. Acknowledges the role of the therapist and expectations of support group, yet confides, "My anger and sadness are still very

Medication Administration

1000:

Sertraline 100 mg PO BID

Vital Signs

1015:

Temperature 36.8°C (98.4° F)

Heart rate 85/min

Respiratory rate 15/min

BP 147/86 mm Hg

Oxygen saturation 99%

A nurse is caring for a client who is grieving. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a priority to address? Select all that apply.

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports severe pain in their head and abdomen. The client's blood toxicology test reveals ingestion of a common insect poison. The client states, "I like to feel like I am the center of a TV show medical drama. That is why I took the poison." The client denies suicidal intent or ideation. Which of the following disorders best describes the client's condition?

A nurse is preparing a client for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the procedure?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a serious mental illness and has developed tardive dyskinesia from anti-psychotic medication use. Which of the following adverse effects from anti-psychotic medication use would be expected for the client?

A nurse is caring for a client. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as an indication of anorexia nervosa?