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A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing a variety of hallucinations. Which of the following hallucinations is the priority for the nurse to address?

A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with acute psychosis and is being treated with haloperidol. The nurse should suspect that the client may be experiencing tardive dyskinesia when the client exhibits which of the following? (Select two of the available answers).

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing a variety of hallucinations. Which of the following hallucinations is the priority for the nurse to address?

A nurse works on a mental health unit of the hospital. Which of the following would not be an intervention the nurse should use to de-escalate an agitated client?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a depressive disorder. The client states, “I just can’t feel any happiness or joy in life.” Which of the following terms should the nurse use when documenting this finding?

A nurse is discussing stress management techniques with a group of clients. Which of the following techniques mentioned by a client should the nurse recognize as the least effective?

A nurse in a mental health clinic is conducting a staff education session on schizophrenia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as negative symptoms? (Select all that apply).

A nurse in a mental health clinic is conducting a staff education session on schizophrenia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as negative symptoms? (Select all that apply).

A nurse in a psychiatric unit is caring for several clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for group therapy?

A nurse is caring for a client 3 days after admission for treatment of depression. The client leaves her current activity, approaches the nurse and states, “There’s no reason to go on living. I just want to kill myself.” Which of the following actions should the nurse take?