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A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a recently admitted client who has Alzheimer’s disease. The client states, “I want to go home.” Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing a hallucination. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?

Which self-care activity would be most important for the nurse to recommend for the spouse of a client with end- stage dementia?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a personality disorder and demonstrates manipulative behavior. What should the nurse do?

A nurse is caring for a client who is threatening to commit suicide. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask?

What information should the nurse include when providing an inservice to the staff at an assisted living center on identifying early signs of dementia in residents?

The nurse overhears a client tell another client, “I just want to end it all.” What should the nurse do?

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and begins to talk about fantasy subjects. Which of the following is an appropriate intervention by the nurse

A client prescribed amitriptyline arrives at the mental health clinic. Which assessment finding indicates that the client is correctly following the medication plan?

Which of the following lithium levels should the nurse recognize can result in severe toxicity?