The nurse is preparing a client for the termination phase of the nurse–client relationship. Which task should the nurse perform during this phase?

The provider orders Ativan 0.5mg po every 4 hours as needed. Which instructions should the nurse provide to the client?

The nurse working on a psychiatric unit places a client in seclusion overnight because the unit is short staffed and the client is complaining and arguing with the nurse.  Which of the following could the nurse be legally charged with?

Which action would place the nurse working in a mental health facility at risk for charges of battery?

A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who becomes upsets and verbally lashes out when a visitor does not arrive. What is the appropriate nursing action?

A client is scheduled to have electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which problem should would be most important for the nurse to address.

A client states, “Don’t tell anyone, but I hid a sharp knife under my mattress in order to protect myself from my roomate who is threatening me.” What action should the nurse take?

A client is admitted to a psychiatric treatment center per involuntary status.  Based on this type of admission, which of the following should the nurse anticipate?

A client with a mental health disorder is sees a counselor on a weekly basis. Which of the actions by the client would indicate a need for involuntary commitment to a psychiatric facility? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled to receive electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?