Which issues should a nurse address during the first interview with a client diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder?

A nurse assesses a confused older adult. The nurse experiences sadness and reflects, “The client is like one of my grandparents, so helpless.” What feelings does the nurse describe?

During which phase of the nurse–client relationship can the nurse anticipate that identified client issues will be explored and resolved?

An 86 year old, previously healthy and independent, falls after an episode of vertigo. Which statement made by this client best demonstrates resilience?

A nurse interacts with a newly hospitalized client. Which nursing statement reflects the communication technique of “offering self”?

The relapse of a client diagnosed with schizophrenia is related to medication nonadherence. The client is hospitalized for 5 days, medication is restarted, and the client’s thoughts are now more organized. The client’s family members are upset and say, “It’s too soon for discharge. Hospitalization is needed for at least a month.” The nurse should implement what intervention?

During an intake assessment, a nurse asks both physiological and psychosocial questions. The client angrily responds, “I’m here for my heart, not my head problems.” Which of the following would be the nurse’s best response?

Which characteristics of accurately developed client outcomes would a nurse identify? (Select all that apply.)  

Sickle cell disease follows which of the following inheritance patterns?

Severe periodontal disease is seen more often in those with diabetes than in the general population BECAUSE diabetes is associated with high levels of dental biofilm.