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The client taking Risperidone (Risperdal) is complaining of a stiff neck. Vital signs reveal an unexpected elevation in body temperature and a notable change in blood pressure. What drug-induced condition is the nurse concerned about for this client?

The nurse is preparing to give preoperative instructions to a client who is scheduled to come in for major surgery the following day.  The client is assessed as having moderate anxiety.  What is the MOST effective means of providing the necessary information?

A nurse is working with a client diagnosed with schizophrenia who is not participating in group. The client seems to be indifferent to other people. The nurse interprets this as a negative symptom. Continued assessment reveals additional negative symptoms. Which symptoms would the nurse most likely note? Select ALL that apply.  

The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-being of a newly admitted client.  Which of the following would the nurse identify as having a positive impact on the individual’s mental health?    

In the field of psychiatry, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) was developed as a means to provide a common language for the classification of mental health disorders. Which of the following would be the main reason for a student nurse to use the DSM-5-TR?  

In using therapeutic communication, broad openings are used to allow the client to take the initiative with the conversation topic. Which of the statements below is reflective of this therapeutic communication technique?  

Due to government reallocation of funds many hospitalized clients with mental illness were discharged into society. What is a result of deinstitutionalization of those diagnosed with mental illness?

To encourage a child in Piaget’s Preoperational Stage of Development, to express anxious feelings, the nurse engages the child with toys in a play situation. What is the reason for using this approach?    

A hospitalized client diagnosed with panic attacks is being assessed by the nurse on shift. Upon assessment, the client states their name correctly and that they are in the hospital. The client believes the year is 5 years ago and that they are hospitalized because their pet died. How would the nurse document the client’s orientation status?  

The nursing diagnosis Powerlessness related to imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain manifested by the client stating, “When I’m feeling overwhelmed, I get stuck and can’t change or do anything.” Which outcome BEST demonstrates improvement as it relates to this nursing diagnosis?