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A client newly admitted to the mental health unit sits with arms crossed, avoids eye contact, and states, “I’m fine. There is nothing I need to talk about.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is communicating with clients on a mental health unit. Which responses by the nurse should be avoided? Select all that apply.

During an assessment, a client states, “I don’t have a mental illness. My family put me here because they want to control me.” The client has stopped prescribed treatment several times because “there is nothing wrong with me.” Which finding is most supported by these data?

A client with depression arrives at an outpatient clinic reporting increasing hopelessness. During the assessment, the client states, “Last night I started thinking about how I could end my life.” Which action should the nurse take first?

The provider prescribes sertraline 75 mg PO daily for a client with depression. Sertraline is available as 50 mg scored tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? [BLANK-1]

The nurse realizes that a client received the wrong dose of a medication. The client develops excessive sedation and requires additional treatment. Which information is most important when determining whether the situation meets the elements of malpractice?

A client taking an antipsychotic develops a high fever, severe muscle rigidity, diaphoresis, confusion, and fluctuating blood pressure. Which action should the nurse take first?

A client tells the nurse, “My provider changed my treatment plan again, and nobody here listens to what I want.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A client frequently becomes verbally demanding when requests are not immediately met. During an interaction, the client raises their voice and insults the nurse. Which response by the nurse best demonstrates acceptance while maintaining boundaries?

A client who has participated in several therapeutic interactions with the nurse is expected to be discharged from an inpatient unit later that day. The client states, “You are the only person here who understands me. I do not think I can manage without you.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?