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A client on suicide precautions suddenly appears more cheerful and says, “Everything is fine now.” The nurse should:

A client reports seeing snakes in the corner of the room. Which response by the nurse is MOST appropriate?

A nurse tells a suicidal client, “Everything will be fine.” This is an example of:

A client taking lithium develops lethargy, ataxia, and slurred speech. What is the nurse’s PRIORITY action?

A client says, “I hate being here.” Which response is MOST therapeutic?

A client falls and fractures a hip after the nurse leaves the bed in a high position with only one side rail up. This is an example of:

Which of the following meals is MOST appropriate for a client in the manic phase of bipolar disorder?

Which finding is MOST characteristic of a panic attack?

Which of the following are extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) associated with antipsychotic medications?

A nurse observes a coworker taking a medication that was ordered for a client. What is the nurse’s FIRST action?