A nurse is working on a busy psychiatric unit. Which of the following measures would promote a positive unit environment and increase safety on the unit? Select all that apply.

A nurse has developed a plan of behavior modification with a client who has been trying to quit smoking. Select all of the following nursing considerations to use when carrying out this plan.

A client with schizophrenia has been non-compliant with taking his medications. The nurse understands that the most likely reason for non-compliance with the treatment regimen for the client is which of the following?

Which of the following are risk factors for suicide? Select all that apply.

A 35-year-old client in the care clinic tells the nurse that he thinks he has a problem with alcohol abuse. The nurse talks with the client more about his behavior and drinking patterns. Which assessment components would most likely suggest that the client has an alcohol abuse disorder? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for an adult client with difficulties in self-direction, literacy, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living. The client has a blood pressure of 118/75, oxygen saturation of 95%, temperature 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit, pulse of 112 beats per minute, and respiratory rate 16 breaths per minute. The client states she wants to go home because she is afraid. Which of the following most closely describes this client’s condition?

A 14-year-old client is grieving the loss of her best friend to suicide. Which of the interventions would the nurse employ while caring for a client of this age? Select all that apply.

Which of the following statements are true of making a behavioral contract with a psychiatric client? Select all that apply.

A public health nurse is working with a new mother whom the nurse believes needs a referral for psychiatric services. Which of the following would be a step in the process of this nurse making a referral? Select all that apply.

A client is becoming violent toward the staff. The nurse considers behavioral health restraints and seclusion to protect the client and staff. Which principles must the nurse consider before implementing this type of restraint? Select all that apply.