The nurse is engaged in a conversation with a client. which of the following statements should the nurse avoid as it demonstrates nontherapeutic communication?

What is the priority nursing concern for a client experiencing alcohol withdrawal?

A new nurse is working on a mental health unit that treats clients with personality disorders. The new nurse asks an experienced nurse what personal skills are needed to effectively treat this client population. What would be the best answer for the experienced nurse to give?

Which symptoms should the nurse anticipate in a client experiencing mania? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. One, some, or all may be correct.

The client has started taking paroxetine to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). What priority education should be included before discharge to increase adherence to this medication?

Case Study: A 22-year-old college student presents with recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting. The client reports feelings of guilt and shame after these episodes. A diagnosis of bulimia nervosa has been established. The client is seeking pharmacological treatment to assist in symptom management and improve overall mental health.Question: Which medication is specifically approved for the treatment of bulimia nervosa and has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing binge-purge episodes?

Which diagnostic criteria describes a characteristic of schizotypal personality disorder?

The nurse is planning interventions to help a suicidal client remain safe during hospitalization. Which of the following nursing interventions would best support the achievement of this goal?

A client who was started on fluoxetine comes to the emergency department with restlessness, sweating, muscle spasms, fever, and an accelerated heart rate. Which of the following adverse reactions should the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?

The nurse is administering furosemide 20 mg, IV push. How many milliliters (mL) will the nurse administer?