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A psychiatric nurse is performing an intake assessment on a 7-year-old boy referred for concerns about social withdrawal, repetitive speech patterns, and a fixation on specific routines. The nurse prepares to document clinical findings for interprofessional review using the DSM-5 criteria for neurodevelopmental disorders.Which of the following clinical findings support a DSM-5 diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?Select all that apply.

A 28-year-old patient with narcolepsy reports sudden episodes of bilateral muscle weakness triggered by laughter, during which they remain conscious but unable to move. The nurse recognizes this as cataplexy. Which pathophysiological mechanism best explains this phenomenon?

A psychiatric nurse is educating a group of nursing students about the evolution of theories in psychiatric disorders. Which of the following statements accurately describe key developments in the evolution of psychiatric theories? Select all that apply.

What action should a nurse take to demonstrate genuineness with a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia?

What behaviors will the patient demonstrate as desirable outcomes for the orientation stage of a nurse-patient relationship?

To assist clients diagnosed with somatic symptom disorders, which nursing interventions have the highest priority?

A patient says, “Please don’t share information about me with the other people.” How should the nurse respond?

A 4-year-old cries for 5 minutes when the parents leave the child at preschool. The parents ask the nurse, “What should we do?” What is the nurse’s best response?

A nurse prepares to lead a discussion at a community health center regarding children’s health problems. The nurse wants to use current terminology when discussing these issues. Which terms are appropriate for the nurse to use? (Select all that apply.)

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?