The psychiatric unit is calming down after a crisis event with a client. Which of the following nurse’s action is appropriate at this time?

The nurse working with psychiatric clients diagnosed with schizophrenia, taking atypical antipsychotic medication. Which of the following is an expected affect of atypical antipsychotic medications?

Which statement best reflects the principle of autonomy in psychiatric care?

The psychiatric team is working with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) clients. Which treatment option would the nurse expect to participate with? Select All That Applies

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with anxiety who is beginning treatment with lorazepam (Ativan). Which is an important assessment for this client?

Which of the following client’s situations requires Mandatory Reporting by the nurse? Select All That Applies

Which statement best distinguishes civil commitment from voluntary admission in the United States?

The unit nurse discovers a coworker falsifying documentation in a client’s record. What is the nurse’s ethical obligation?

Restraining a client must meet legal and protective rights. Restraints are legally appropriate in which situation?

A client with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder repeatedly washes her hands to the point to of bleeding. Her ritual interferes with activity of daily living, ADLs. Which of the following nursing action is not appropriate?