A nurse is working with a couple seeking counseling for marital discord. The history indicates one of the clients was treated for substance use disorder 4 years ago and attends Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings occasionally. Which statement made by the recovering client should alert the nurse for the need for further education?

A client is hospitalized for substance abuse intoxication. Which data would be a priority during the admission assessment?

The charge nurse observes another nurse reporting for work looking unkempt and disheveled with uncoordinated movements and breath smelling of alcohol. Which is the priority action by the charge nurse?

The nurse is creating a plan of care for a client with anorexia nervosa. Which nursing intervention is most likely to help the client to establish healthy eating patterns?

A client is diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder. The nurse would identify which thought pattern as consistent with this condition?

The nurse is planning activities for clients in the behavioral health unit. Which choice of activity will the nurse avoid when planning the activity for a client with bipolar I disorder that is experiencing mania?

A client who is demonstrating behaviors associated with severe depression is being admitted to the psychiatric unit. Which question would be most important to ask initially?

Which statement made by the nurse is appropriate to support the teaching plan for a client being prepared for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

A nurse is reviewing the family history of a client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Which parental behavior would the nurse most likely identify as being associated with this disorder?

A nurse begins working in an outpatient behavioral health clinic for clients with panic disorders. Which outcome(s) will the nurse evaluate for these clients to determine effectiveness of treatment? Select all that apply.