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A 29-year-old female client is talking with the nurse in an outpatient mental health clinic. She states she is increasing worry about everything and tearful lately because of work. The client “My partner tells me that it’s stress and anxiety, but doesn’t everyone have that?” The client asks the nurse to define anxiety. Which of the following nurse’s statements is correct?

The nurse working on the psychiatric unit is notified of an involuntary admission. In the blanks provided, denote the MAIN reason why a client would be admitted to the psychiatric unit as involuntary statis. Place your answer in the blank below. [BLANK-1]

The nursing professor is finalizing the final grades for her class of students. The professor has formulated the class in the same fashion as a therapy group, using the steps of group dynamics. During the termination phase of the professor-student relationship, which method would be used as the last closing of the relationship?

The nurse decides to place a client who is psychotic disorder in seclusion overnight due to unit is short-staffed and the client frequently begins fights with other clients. The nurse’s actions are example of which of the following torts?

The nurse is caring for a client who have been diagnosed with end-stage liver cancer. Which of the following statement by the client indicates the client is in the denial phase of the grief process?

The psychiatric nurse is working with a client who lost her youngest child two months ago. When the nurse approached the client, the patient yells, “I don’t want to talk to you. You have no idea what it’s like to lose a child!’ The nurse bases her response to the client on the understanding of which of the following?

The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of Somatic Symptoms Disorder. Which of the following medication classifications may be prescribed for these clients. Select All That Apply

The psychiatric nurse is caring for a client who is taking lithium for bipolar disorder. The client is scheduled for a lithium blood level test at 9 am. Which of the following lithium level is considered a sub therapeutic level and should be reported to the psychiatrist?

Which of the following is an anticonvulsant used in mood stabilizer in depressive patients?

A client is admitted to the psychiatric hospital with Major Depression Disorder. The client arrives unclean, has body odor, and is inappropriate dressed. A family member is obviously embarrassed regarding the appearance of the client and voices his concerns with the nurse. Which of the following is most important when planning care for this client?