A client presents with numerous open sores on their face and arms and reports “picking at imperfections” to relieve tension. The nurse recognizes this as:

A client with Somatic Symptom Disorder repeatedly seeks emergency care for chest pain despite normal diagnostic results. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A client with schizophrenia presents with flat affect, lack of motivation, and social withdrawal. These symptoms are categorized as:

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Histrionic Personality Disorder who begins to flirt with staff. What is the nurse’s best response?

A nurse is caring for a client with an eating disorder. Which intervention is most appropriate to support healthy weight management?

A client diagnosed with middle-stage Alzheimer’s disease begins wandering and getting lost in familiar areas. What is the priority nursing intervention to promote safety?

True or False Clients in manic episodes typically have decreased need for sleep but maintain normal nutrition and hydration.

During an assessment, the nurse notes the client is avoiding eye contact, has a slouched posture, and speaks in a soft, flat tone. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A nurse reviews laboratory results for a patient taking lithium. The level is 2.4 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse take first?

A client who survived a violent assault reports frequent nightmares, hypervigilance, and avoidance of crowded places for the past six weeks. Which condition is most consistent with these findings?