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?

The charge nurse observes another nurse reporting for work looking unkempt and disheveled with uncoordinated movements and breath smelling of alcohol. Which is the priority action by the charge nurse?

The nurse is creating a plan of care for a client with anorexia nervosa. Which nursing intervention is most likely to help the client to establish healthy eating patterns?

A client is diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder. The nurse would identify which thought pattern as consistent with this condition?

The nurse is planning activities for clients in the behavioral health unit. Which choice of activity will the nurse avoid when planning the activity for a client with bipolar I disorder that is experiencing mania?

A client who is demonstrating behaviors associated with severe depression is being admitted to the psychiatric unit. Which question would be most important to ask initially?

Which statement made by the nurse is appropriate to support the teaching plan for a client being prepared for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?