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A patient with a history of suicide attempts has been taking fluoxetine (Prozac) for two weeks. The patient suddenly presents with a bright affect, reports mood has improved, and is much more communicative. Which action should be the nurse’s priority at this time?

The nurse is assessing a patient with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Which of the following characteristics would the nurse expect to observe?

After taking chlorpromazine (Thorazine) for 1 month, a patient presents to an ED with severe muscle rigidity, tachycardia, and a temperature of 105oF (40.5°C). Which medical diagnosis and treatment should a nurse anticipate when planning care for this patient?

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Which assessment question would be highly appropriate to ask a client with possible generalized anxiety disorder?

A patient diagnosed with bipolar I disorder is exhibiting severe manic behaviors. A physician prescribes lithium carbonate (Eskalith) and olanzapine (Zyprexa). The patient’s partner questions the Zyprexa order. Which is the appropriate nursing response?

The nurse in a mental health clinic is interviewing a new patient with severe anxiety.  The nurse would be most helpful to this patient by using which intervention?

A client has just been diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder.  What does the nurse say to educate the client?

A 16-year-old patient diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder experiences command hallucinations to harm others. The patient’s parents ask a nurse, “Where do the voices come from?” Which is the appropriate nursing response based on biological theory?

The nurse is working on a unit with patients diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder where milieu therapy is used. The nurse is aware of the fact that milieu therapy is a good choice for patients with antisocial personality disorder because of which of the following?