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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?   

Stress and anxiety can lead to multiple psychological and physical symptoms, even progressing to disease if prolonged. What would be a goal of a client learning to cope with stress and anxiety? 

Clients with Personality Disorders present a unique challenge in regards to treatment. The use of pharmacotherapy in the treatment of Personality Disorders is optimized if this intervention is what?