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A psychiatric-mental health nurse is assessing a 45-year-old female patient from a collectivist culture who reports experiencing chronic fatigue, dizziness, and body aches. The patient denies feeling sad or anxious but states she has been struggling with family conflicts and financial stress. The nurse recognizes that the patient’s symptoms may reflect cultural differences in how mental distress is expressed.Which of the following best describes how mental illness is commonly expressed in non-Western, collectivist cultures?

A nurse is explaining how neurotransmitters function as chemical messengers in the brain. Which statement best describes the role of neurotransmitters in neuronal communication?

A 29-year-old male with bipolar I disorder is hospitalized for acute mania. He is pacing the unit, rapidly talking to staff and patients, and attempting to enter other clients’ rooms uninvited. He has not eaten or slept in two days. The nurse develops a plan of care prioritizing safety. Which of the following interventions are appropriate to reduce risk and promote safety in this clinical situation?Select all that apply.

A person in the community asks, “People with mental illnesses went to state hospitals in earlier times. Why has that changed?” What are the accurate responses. (Select all that apply.)

A psychiatric nurse is reviewing documentation standards for a client who has been inconsistently attending therapy sessions and refusing prescribed medication. Which actions reflect ethically and legally appropriate nursing responses related to documentation and client nonadherence? Select all that apply.

A client experiencing psychosis became aggressive, struck another client, and so required seclusion. What is the best documentation regarding this situation?

Which statements regarding cognitive distortions are accurate according to Beck’s cognitive behavioral therapy? Select all that apply.

In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which need emerges after physiological needs are met?

A psychiatric-mental health nurse is working with a 15-year-old adolescent who has expressed suicidal ideation during an outpatient intake. The teen wants treatment but does not want the parents involved. The nurse must navigate state-specific laws and institutional policy, while also considering ethical principles guiding adolescent care.Which of the following statements reflect accurate health policy and ethical considerations regarding adolescent consent for mental health treatment in a clinical setting?Select all that apply.

A psychiatric nurse is educating about brain stimulation therapies. Which are FDA-approved brain stimulation treatments for depression? Select all that apply.