The nurse is caring for a 30-year-old white man whose wife recently died. The patient has been diagnosed with clinical depression and is demonstrating insufficient coping skills with crying spells, not sleeping and not eating. Which action by the nurse would be most important?

A nurse is presenting a discussion for a local community group about suicide. Which comment from an audience member indicates the need to clarify the information about the myths associated with suicide?

A nurse is reviewing the discharge medication report with a patient being discharged with generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder. The nurse would explain that is a rescue treatment for severe panic attacks that should be taken sparely and is long-term treatment for anxiety and should be taken daily

A hospitalized 32-year-old female patient who has been taking an antipsychotic medication for 2 weeks begins pacing and walking throughout the unit. The patient tells the nurse that she “cannot sit still.” The nurse documents this finding as which condition?

A patient who was recently discharged from the psychiatric unit calls the unit to speak to the nurse. The patient states that she took her children to the neighbors’ house and has turned on the gas to kill herself. Which action should the nurse take next?

A patient is being discharge from your unit on citalopram (celexa). The nurse is educating the patient on foods they can safely eat. Which of the following foods are safe for a patient to consume on this medication? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is assessing a survivor of intimate partner violence. During the interview, the nurse determines that the survivor’s partner is using power and control over the patient through coercion and threats. Which patient statement would lead the nurse to suspect this?

A group of newly hired nurses is receiving training about the types of abuse. The nurses demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify a pattern of repeated unwanted contact, attention, and harassment that often increases in frequency as which crime?

A psychiatric-mental health nurse working at a local state psychiatric hospital is assessing a 63-year-old female patient who has been taking antipsychotic medications for 8 years. The patient is smacking her lips and blinking her eyes rapidly. The nurse also observes a protruding tongue. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A patient with major depression disorder, recurrent, severe is being started on esketamine, which is administered intranasally by a patented device. The pharmacy company only creates devices with 28 mg in each and each device costs $275. The clinic orders esketamine 84 mg intranasally twice weekly for 4 weeks, then weekly for 4 weeks.For the entire 8 week treatment, the patient will need to buy devices.For the entire 8 week treatment, the patient will pay $.