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A client is being admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. During the initial nursing assessment, which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect the client to report?

A nurse is assisting the parents of a school-age child who has oppositional defiant disorder in identifying strategies to promote positive behavior. Which strategies are appropriate for the nurse to recommend? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. One, some, or all may be correct.

The nurse is educating a client starting sertraline for depression. When should the client expect to experience the maximum therapeutic effects of the medication?

The nurse expects to find which of the following when completing an assessment of an individual hospitalized with anorexia nervosa? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. One, some, or all may be correct.

The nurse is assessing a client for suicidal ideations. Which factor(s) should the nurse consider as risk factors for suicide? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. One, some, or all may be correct.

Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of a crisis? 

A nurse is caring for a client who has a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder and is taking paroxetine. Which adverse effect should the nurse report to the provider?

When caring for a client with somatic symptom disorder, the nurse’s priority would be to assist the client in which of the following?

Which statement best demonstrates empathy for a client who has recently made a suicide attempt?

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the clinical presentation of clients with somatic symptom disorder (SSD), particularly in relation to their psychological and physical health concerns?