On an inpatient psychiatric unit, a nurse is facilitating a community meeting. During the session, one client begins to dominate the discussion by frequently interrupting others and steering the conversation toward personal grievances with staff. The nurse wants to maintain the group’s focus while addressing the client’s behavior.What is the most appropriate response?

In a family therapy session, a wife expresses suspicion that her husband is having an affair. Recently, he has been disinterested in romance and working late because of an important project at work. The wife asks their teen, “What have you noticed about your father?” Later, the teen tells the father, who replies, “Tell your mother that I can’t deal with her insecurities right now.”Which areas should family therapy focus on? (Select all that apply.)

A person diagnosed with bipolar disorder ran out of money, did not refill their lithium prescription, and relapsed. During the relapse, the individual assaulted several people in the community, was convicted, and is now serving a sentence. As the parole date approaches, the correctional nurse is preparing the client for community reentry.Which outcome has priority for the nurse to achieve before parole?

A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about the neurobiology of sleep and wakefulness. The nurse explains that several neurotransmitters play a key role in maintaining wakefulness. Which neurotransmitters are most responsible for wakefulness? Select all that apply.

In a community health clinic, a client asks the nurse about changes in life expectancy trends in the United States. The nurse explains that while life expectancy has generally increased over the past century, recent events have caused a slight decline.Which statement by the client indicates a need for further education?

A psychiatric nurse is assessing four clients who disclosed suicide plans. Which client’s plan demonstrates the highest suicide risk?

A client who has survived a sexual assault arrives in the emergency department and states to the nurse, “I feel so dirty. Help me take a shower before I get examined.”Which interventions should the nurse provide at this time? (Select all that apply.)

As a nurse prepares to administer medication to a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, the client says, “Just leave it on the table. I’ll take it when I finish combing my hair.” What is the nurse’s best response?

A male client tells the nurse, “I enjoy watching women when I am out in public. I like to go to places where I can observe women crossing their legs in hopes of seeing something good.” Which statement about this behavior is most accurate?

A nurse is assessing an older adult who self-administers multiple prescribed medications at home.What is the highest priority for assessment to ensure safe medication management?