Establishing effective therapeutic communication is a key element in the care of psychiatric clients. Which of the following is a common barrier to effective therapeutic communication in mental health settings?

A nursing student feels tempted to leave clinical early after a stressful event with a client. Which of the following student’s thoughts represent the ego? Select All That Apply.

Which assessment finding is most concerning for the medical team when evaluating a client in a psychiatric setting?

The therapist tells the client, “I don’t think I can help you. The therapist states, “Every time I talk to you, I think about my sister, and her hateful attitude.” Which of the following is occurring in this situation?

The nursing theorist, Hildegard Peplau, identifies which of the following as the essence of psychiatric-mental health nursing?

Risperidone oral solution 12.5 mg/mL. Administer 10.75 mg po Bid. How many ml per dose should the nurse administer? Do not label answer. [BLANK-1] Round to the nearest tenth.

Which of the following nursing actions is essential for a psychiatric nurse to incorporate during an initial client’s admission assessment and continual care?

The nurse understands that empathy is essential to the therapeutic relationship. When a client makes the statement, “I am just devastated that my marriage is falling apart.” The nurse can best show empathy through which of the following responses?

A client has an order for Haloperidol decanoate 150 mg IM every four weeks. Pharmacy delivered Haloperidol decanoate 85 mg/ml. How many ml should be given to the client every four weeks? Do not label the answer. Round answer to the nearest tenth. [BLANK-1]

Which neurotransmitter is responsible for controlling complex muscle movements, regulates emotional responses, and if elevated creates symptoms of schizophrenia and other psychotic behavior will be observed?