While talking with a patient diagnosed with major depression, a nurse notices the patient is unable to maintain eye contact. The patient’s chin lowers to the chest, while the patient looks at the floor. Which aspect of communication has the nurse assessed?

Which statements by patients diagnosed with a serious mental illness best demonstrate that the case manager has established an effective long-term relationship? “My case manager: (select all that apply)

A nurse performed these actions while caring for patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Which action violated patients’ rights?

Clinical pathways are used in managed care settings to:

A nurse influenced by Peplau’s interpersonal theory works with an anxious, withdrawn patient. Interventions should focus on:

A patient usually watches television all day, seldom going out in the community or socializing with others. The patient says, “I don’t know what to do with my free time.” Which member of the treatment team would be most helpful to this patient?

An adolescent asks a nurse conducting an assessment interview, “Why should I tell you anything? You’ll just tell my parents whatever you find out.” Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

Identify the following rhythm (lead II): 

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia had an exacerbation related to medication noncompliance and was hospitalized for 5 days. The patient’s thoughts are now more organized, and discharge is planned. The patient’s family says, “It’s too soon for discharge. We will just go through all this again.” The nurse should:

The spouse of a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, “I don’t understand how events from childhood have anything to do with this disabling illness.” Which response by the nurse will best help the spouse understand the cause of this disorder?