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A nurse is performing a mental status examination on a client with Schizophrenia who states, “The torbide is in the middle of the room. The torbide has dirt on it.” The nurse interprets this symptom of disorganized speech as:

case study.png Based on the information and the client’s condition at this time, the nurse recognizes that the client is at the highest risk for ________________________ and will require _________________________.

What ethical principle requires that the nurse acts in the best interest of the patient? [BLANK-1]

Anger is a normal human emotion that, when handled appropriately and expressed assertively, can provide a positive force to solve problems and make decisions, but it becomes a problem when it is not expressed and when it is expressed [BLANK-1].

A 55-year-old female recently accepted a severance package for early retirement from her job as a fashion buyer for a major retail store. Over the past 6 months, she has increasingly become isolated, neglecting her self-care and collecting various things of no real value. Her appearance is unkempt, and her affect is flat. Before being called back to the consultation room, the psychiatric mental health nurse notices that the client seems to be talking to herself audibly. During the consultation, the client makes poor eye contact and wants frequent reassurance that no one is listening in. Which of the following would be the best action for the nurse to take?

A client has been severely depressed and suicidal. The client has been maintaining outpatient appointments with the Psych NP and is taking the newly prescribed SSRI antidepressant for the last two weeks. Today’s appointment revealed information from the family that the client has become more energized and communicative. The family is very comforted about this improvement. What should be the priority education topic for this client’s family?

Individuals diagnosed with [BLANK-1] show deficits in both intellectual and adaptive functioning.

A 30-year-old female patient is admitted to the psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of bipolardisorder, manic phase. She is highly agitated, speaks rapidly, and attempts to involve otherpatients in her activities.Which nursing interventions are appropriate for managing this patient’s behavior?  (Select allthat apply)

A 17-year-old female patient is brought to the emergency department after disclosingsuicidal thoughts to a school counselor. She reports feeling hopeless and overwhelmed dueto ongoing bullying at school. The nurse assesses her mental status and develops a plan ofcare.What is the nurse’s priority with this patient?

The nurse is caring for a client who has suddenly experienced blindness after witnessing a tragic car accident. The client is diagnosed with Conversion Disorder (Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder). The nurse would anticipate the health assessment of this client to reveal: