A client is prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant for the treatment of depression that has not responded to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The client states, “This medication isn’t working after two weeks of taking it.” Which is the best response by the nurse?

During an interview, the client tells the psychiatric nurse in a mental health clinic, “Sometimes I feel as if life is not worth living. I want to harm myself.”  Which interventions should the nurse implement at this time? Select all that apply.

A child has a possible diagnosis of autism spectrum. While awaiting the results of further testing, which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The nurse is providing care to four pediatric patients during a 12-hour shift. The nurse suspects one of the patients is showing manifestations of autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following patients is at the highest risk for developing autism?

The nurse is admitting a client with schizophrenia who is seen often for noncompliance. The nurse understands that the primary reason for relapse and re-hospitalization for clients with mental illness is: 

A nurse is assessing a female client who recently began taking haloperidol. Which of the following findings is the highest priority to report to the provider?

A patient with bipolar disorder takes lithium 300mg PO three times a day. The nurse evaluates that the dose is therapeutic when the patient reports:

A 15-year-old client is admitted to an inpatient mental health unit diagnosed with bulimia. A cognitive behavioral approach is used as part of the treatment plan. What is the purpose of this approach?

Calculate the PR interval on the rhythm below.  

Which personality assessment consists of 100 questions where respondents are classified as extraverted or introverted, sensing or intuitive, thinking or feeling, and judging or perceiving?