A client is admitted with a diagnoses of bipolar disorder type I in the manic phase and the family reports the client is exhibiting high risk behaviors. When developing the plan of care for the client, which is the priority intervention?

The nurse is providing care to a client with dementia who has difficulty using utensils. Which approach is most appropriate for the nurse to implement to assist in meeting adequate dietary intake?

Which assessment data would a nurse identify as supporting a diagnosis of bulimia disorder? Select all that apply.

The nurse is attempting to establish a therapeutic nurse–client relationship with a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Which action is most important for the nurse to do to establish this relationship?

A client’s history reveals a mood disorder that is milder than depression but is chronic and is a persistent mood disturbance.. The nurse would identify this as which condition?

The client is diagnosed with an eating disorder. When developing outcomes for this client, which outcome would the nurse use to best indicate the client’s psychotherapeutic progress?

A mental health nurse is providing an educational event on substance abuse for the parent organization at the local high school. Which topic should the nurse include to address the social impact of this problem?

The nurse is talking with a client who has a diagnosis of substance abuse. The client states, “I don’t know what to do to handle the stress in my life that makes me want to take drugs.” Based on the client’s statement, which expected outcome should the nurse identify when updating the client’s plan of care?

A nurse is working with a couple seeking counseling for marital discord. The history indicates one of the clients was treated for substance use disorder 4 years ago and attends Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings occasionally. Which statement made by the recovering client should alert the nurse for the need for further education?

A client is hospitalized for substance abuse intoxication. Which data would be a priority during the admission assessment?