A nurse is teaching a client who has been prescribed a first-generation antipsychotic for schizophrenia. The client asks, “How will this medicine help me?”

A client tells the nurse, “I keep washing my hands over and over, even though I know they are clean. If I don’t do it, I feel incredibly anxious.” The nurse recognizes this as:

When reviewing the chart of a client diagnosed with acute depression, the nurse notes that the client has demonstrated behaviors associated with anhedonia. Which assessment data would the nurse document to support this observation? Select all that apply.

Which clinical practice supports health literacy and patient safety?

A 17‑year‑old with Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) is beginning treatment. Which teaching point is most important for the nurse to emphasize?

In the therapeutic milieu, what is the primary goal of the structured environment?

A client in an abusive relationship tells the nurse, “Lately, my partner has been easily irritated, criticizes everything I do, and throws things when upset. I feel like I have to walk on eggshells.” Which phase of the cycle of violence is the client describing?

Which element best describes the nurse’s role in culturally responsive care?

Which of the following are considered to be positive signs of schizophrenia? Select all that apply

A client tells the nurse, “I don’t like going to shopping malls, concerts, or other crowded places because I worry that if I panic, I won’t be able to get out or find help.” The nurse identifies this statement as most consistent with: