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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.

A psychiatric-mental health nurse is participating in an interprofessional team meeting within an integrated care clinic serving clients with co-occurring chronic medical conditions and psychiatric disorders. Which components accurately reflect essential features of integrated care models implemented in this setting? Select all that apply.

Based on the estimate from the Human Genome Project, how similar are the genomes of any two individuals? 

A psychiatric-mental health nurse is conducting an intake assessment on a 10-year-old child recently placed in foster care following removal from a neglectful and abusive household. The nurse reviews the child’s history, which includes exposure to multiple adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Based on current evidence, the nurse anticipates potential neurodevelopmental consequences and plans appropriate follow-up care.Which of the following clinical observations are consistent with the known neurodevelopmental impacts of multiple adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in children?Select all that apply.