A client with avoidant personality disorder says after a group session, “I said one stupid thing. Everyone probably thinks I’m embarrassing.” Which nursing response is best?

A 15-year-old client with newly diagnosed anorexia nervosa lives with both parents, who want to participate in treatment. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate as most beneficial?

A client has hallucinations during a period of severe depression and later continues to show psychotic symptoms even when mood symptoms lessen. Which nursing understanding is most accurate?

The nurse is working with a client undergoing treatment for bulimia nervosa who has been asked to use a self-monitoring diary. Which explanation by the nurse best supports the therapeutic purpose of self-monitoring?

A nurse is teaching a client with borderline personality disorder basic cognitive-behavioral strategies to manage frequent negative self-thoughts such as, “I am worthless.” Which technique should the nurse teach first?

A 16-year-old client with anorexia nervosa is admitted from clinic with severe weight loss, dizziness on standing, pulse 46/min, and blood pressure 84/50 mm Hg. Which nursing action is the priority?

A hospitalized client with narcissistic personality disorder tells the nurse, “You are too incompetent to take care of me. Get someone more intelligent.” Which response by the nurse is best?

A client with severe depression has not improved with antidepressants, is refusing food, and expresses persistent suicidal intent. Which treatment should the nurse anticipate may be recommended?

A client in a mental health facility who has dependent personality disorder becomes panicked when told the nurse will be off for 3 days and says, “I cannot manage anything without you.” Which nursing intervention is best?

A client with paranoid personality disorder says, “I know the staff are talking about me behind my back.” Which nurse response is best?