A client with a severe anxiety level says, “I feel like I can’t think straight, and my mind is blank.” What is the most appropriate nursing response?

Which of the following describes a cognitive symptom of schizophrenia?

Which of the following best describes the purpose of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for a client with schizophrenia?

Which of the following defense mechanisms is most likely to be used by a client with an anxiety disorder to avoid distressing situations?

A nurse is working with a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Which behavior would the nurse most likely observe in this client?

A client taking fluoxetine is also prescribed a second medication. The nurse should be most concerned about the risk of serotonin syndrome if the new medication is from which class?

Which statement accurately reflects a nursing intervention during the crisis phase of aggression?

A client with avoidant personality disorder is participating in group therapy. What is the primary nursing goal for this client?

Which of the following is a significant risk factor for a client developing complicated grief after a loss?

A client with schizophrenia has a flat affect. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate for the nurse?