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.

Match the unusual speech patterns of clients with schizophrenia

A novice nurse is having a first experience in an inpatient psychiatric unit and is frightened by the behavior of a client with schizophrenia. The nurse will take which action to deal with fear?

A client states to the nurse, “I just can’t talk in front of the group.” The client begins pacing with muscles tightening and irritability. Which action by the nurse will address this level of anxiety?