On an inpatient psychiatric unit, which nursing responsibility should be prioritized?  

A nurse is attempting to administer antianxiety medications to an involuntary committed patient. The client refuses the medications, curses, and states, “I am going to kill you.” Which nursing action is most appropriate at this time?

The nurse’s ability to have unconditional positive regard for the client and also to maintain a nonjudgmental attitude is described as which characteristic that enhances the nurse-client relationship? 

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia states, “look, color, hate me, get away, yes, yes.” Which is an appropriate charting entry to describe this client’s statement? 

A client prescribed lithium carbonate (Lithobid) 300 mg twice daily 3 months ago comes to the ER with mental confusion, excessive diluted urine output, and consistent tremors. Which lithium level would the nurse expect?

A war veteran describes having his legs blown off during an attack. His affect is flat, and he shows no emotion during his disclosure. The veteran is using which defense mechanism?

A war veteran describes having his legs blown off during an attack. His affect is flat, and he shows no emotion during his disclosure. The veteran is using which defense mechanism?

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia states, “look, color, hate me, get away, yes, yes.” Which is an appropriate charting entry to describe this client’s statement? 

A nurse is attempting to administer antianxiety medications to an involuntary committed patient. The client refuses the medications, curses, and states, “I am going to kill you.” Which nursing action is most appropriate at this time?

On an inpatient psychiatric unit, a client diagnosed with major depressive disorder states, “I’m so glad the Zoloft that my doctor just prescribed will quickly help me with my mood.” Which nursing response reflects the role of teaching?