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A female client diagnosed with Somatization Pain Disorder (Conversion Disorder) is admitted to an in-client psychiatric unit. Which statement made by the client describes the PRIMARY GAIN she gets from her disorder? 

A client admitted to a medical unit for stabilization of Diabetes Mellitus has a history of Antisocial Personality Disorder. Out of the following, choose what behavior is characteristic of this disorder and the associated intervention that would be the MOST appropriate to address this client’s behavior?

A pediatric client is being assessed in the clinic for a diagnosis of autism spectrum  disorder (ASD). The client’s parent describes that the client bangs their head repeatedly at  times. Which assessment finding should be documented by the nurse?

An 8-month-old infant has been brought to the emergency department by the infant’s teenage parent. The infant presents with lethargy and decreased movement. After initial assessment, the care team suspects shaken baby syndrome. When providing care for this infant, the nurse should PRIORITIZE which of the following assessments?

Developmentally and psychologically, children should achieve milestones and exhibit behaviors based upon chronological age. What is one of the MAIN criteria for diagnosing a child with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

Safety of clients is of utmost concern, especially heightened within the psychiatric setting. Following the Joint Commission standards, the nurse can legally apply physical restraints if which of the following occurs?

Which of the following behaviors is usually exhibited by a child diagnosed with  Oppositional Defiant Disorder?  Select ALL that apply.

Which one of the following statements, made by a client who suffers from frequent panic attacks, is evidence that she experiences Derealization during attacks?  The client states, “During attacks:

Psychiatric rehabilitation has been proven successful with assisting clients to develop the emotional, social, and intellectual skills needed to thrive in society. What is the overall goal for any client to gain during psychiatric rehabilitation? 

The client with Obsessive-Compulsive Anxiety Disorder is newly admitted to an in-client psychiatric hospital. Which of the following is a compulsive symptom the nurse may assess in this client?