The psychiatric nurse is caring for a depressed client. The client has been given information regarding different types of treatments available and is deciding which type of treatment would be beneficial for him. The nurse would document that the client is utilizing which of the following ethical principles in this situation?

The psychiatric student nurse is learning about caring for family members of violet families. Which common characteristics of violent families, regardless of the type of abuse, exists? Select all that apply.

The nurse puts a client in seclusion and does not obtain an order from the psychiatrist. Which of the following could the nurse be in danger of legal consequences?

A client is being admitted to the psychiatric facility with a dual diagnosis of depression and alcohol substance abuse. The client has an order for chlordiazepoxide (Librium), 50 mg po every twelve hours for withdrawal symptoms of agitation.  The client is taking escitalopram (Lexapro), a SSRI, 20 mg po daily for his depression. Pharmacy delivers chlordiazepoxide 25 mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer for one dose [BLANK-1] Do NOT label answer.   

The psychiatric nursing theorist, Hildegard Peplau, identified which of the following as the essence of psychiatric-mental health nursing?

At only 18 years old, Sarah Scott suffered a stroke, and as a result she now has difficulty talking fluently (e.g., she often struggles to find the right words), though her speech is meaningful. Based on these symptoms, Sarah suffered damage to which of the following parts of the brain?

Instead of providing logical arguments in favor of a political candidate, ads may build political support by associating pictures of the candidate with emotion-evoking music and images. This strategy best illustrates which of the following attempts to influence attitudes?

A client showing no facial expression when engaging in a game with peers during an outing at a park. The nurse uses which terms when documenting the client’s affect?

Understanding brain anatomy and function is critical in psychiatric nursing. Which structure of the brain controls appetite control, endocrine function, sexual drive, and impulsive behavior?

A client is observed pacing the hall with clenched fists and swearing at other clients. The nurse intervenes immediately to prevent the client from moving to which phase of the aggression cycle?