The nurse is caring for a patient who recently attempted suicide and is currently expressing suicidal intent.  Which of the following information is a priority when assessing a patient’s plan for suicide?

The nurse is The nurse is reviewing the definition of a mental health disorder and notes the definition includes disturbance in which areas? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a patient who slowly over months has developed neurocognitive symptoms, memory impairment, which are not exacerbated during crisis or stress. The nurse suspects that these symptoms may be reflective of which of the following?

During the admission interview, the nurse is assessing the client’s ability to identify the existence of a problem and to have an understanding of its nature.  What specifically is the nurse assessing?

A patient with symptoms of acute mania has a Lithium level of 1.1 mEq/L. The nurse accurately interprets the results as which of the following?

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Which statement differentiates the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria of a manic episode from a hypomanic episode?

An example of a breach of a patient’s civil right occurs when the nurse:

A nurse says, “I’m the only one who truly understands this patient. Other staff members are too critical.”  Which of the following correctly identifies what is occurring in this situation?

A nursing instructor is teaching students about self-help groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).  Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred?

The following outcome was developed for a client:  “Client will list five personal strengths by the end of day one.”  Which correctly written nursing diagnosis statement most likely generated this outcome?