Which of the following would be a barrier to the nurse-client relationship?

The concept of milieu therapy was originally developed by Henry Stack Sullivan. Which of the following would be inaccurate in relation to premises of his type of therapy?

A nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Which one of the following behavioral characteristics is the nurse most likely to observe? Select all that apply.

CASE STUDY – QUESTION 3 The nurse cares for a 44-year-old male with a known diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a behavioral health urgent care clinic. Phase Sheet   Name James Wheeler Gender M Age 44 Weight 162 lbs (73.5 kg) Allergies NKDA Preferred language English Marital status Married Clinic Notes   1030/Initial Assessment: Diagnosed with PTSD 5 years ago. Appears disheveled, anxious, and easily startled. Reports increased difficulty sleeping over the last month due to nightmares that cause him to wake up in a panic. Client lost his job two weeks ago due to missing too much time from work and he has not been able to get himself together enough to look for a new one. When he lost his job, he also lost his health insurance. He reports missing 2 scheduled clinic appointments and 3 of his weekly group sessions over the last month. Denies a history of self-harm. He states his wife is supportive, but has been upset with him because he has been so irritable, and he doesn’t blame her. Client states, “She would probably be better off if I wasn’t around.”   1100:  Suicide risk assessment completed. Client admits to fleeting, passive suicidal thoughts. “Sometimes I think it would be better if I went to bed and did not wake up, but I would never kill myself. I couldn’t do that to my family, plus I know God does not want me to do that.”  No history of suicide attempts and client states, “I have been down before, but I have always gotten better.” Vital Signs   Time 1030   T ◦F ( ◦C) 97.8 F (36.6 C)   P 98   RR 20   B/P 138/90   Pulse oximeter 97%  (RA)   Pain Headache 7/10     The nurse reviews the updated clinic notes. What conclusion does the nurse make regarding the client’s suicide risk?

Common signs/symptoms of moderate level of anxiety include which of the following?  Select all that apply:

A group of inpatient psychiatric clients on a public elevator begin discussing an out-of-control client who is now in seclusion. Which is the appropriate nursing response?

A female client who is in a manic state emerges from her room topless while making sexual remarks and lewd gestures toward the staff and her peers. Which intervention should the nurse initiate first?

Which client would the charge nurse assign to a float nurse working on the psychiatric unit for the first time?

The nurse is assisting a client with a dependent personality disorder to work on the goal of developing healthy relationships with family members. Which nursing intervention should the nurse initiate to help the client develop healthy relationships?

Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of somatization disorder?