The nurse is working with a client experiencing disenfranchised grief after the loss of a close friend with whom they had a secret romantic relationship. What is the nurse’s priority intervention?

A nurse is teaching coping skills to a client with dependent personality disorder. Which strategy is most appropriate?

A client with anxiety is starting a new prescription for a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI). The nurse should advise the client to notify their provider if which of the following occurs within the first few weeks?

What should the nurse assess first when observing signs of escalating aggression in a client?

A client with a severe anxiety level says, “I feel like I can’t think straight, and my mind is blank.” What is the most appropriate nursing response?

Which of the following describes a cognitive symptom of schizophrenia?

Which of the following best describes the purpose of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for a client with schizophrenia?

Which of the following defense mechanisms is most likely to be used by a client with an anxiety disorder to avoid distressing situations?

A nurse is working with a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Which behavior would the nurse most likely observe in this client?

A client taking fluoxetine is also prescribed a second medication. The nurse should be most concerned about the risk of serotonin syndrome if the new medication is from which class?