A 16-year-old patient diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder experiences command hallucinations to harm others. The patient’s parents ask a nurse, “Where do the voices come from?” Which is the appropriate nursing response based on biological theory?

The nurse is assessing a patient with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Which of the following characteristics would the nurse expect to observe?

The nurse is caring for a patient with depression and anxiety. The physician prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), Fluoxetine (Prozac).  The nurse is aware that which of the following is a primary side effect or adverse reaction of this medication?

A newly admitted client diagnosed with PTSD has a nursing diagnosis of social isolation r/t history of sexual assault. Which outcome is appropriate for this client?

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?