A nurse is talking with a client who has schizophrenia. Suddenly the client states, “I’m frightened. Do you hear that? The voices are telling me to do terrible things.” Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?

A nurse is discussing the care of a client who has a conversion disorder with persistent aphasia with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the nurse include about conversion disorder?

A nurse is meeting with a client for the first time and plans on using a general lead to open up the conversation. Which is the most therapeutic sentence to use in this situation?

A patient is speaking with the nurse about their abusive relationship with their spouse. The patient states “I wish that he would just hit me already! I feel so much anxiety and tension, like I am walking on egg shells!” Which stage in the cycle of violence is this patient most likely in?

A family member of a patient with dementia wants to know about the cure and what treatments they can use to help restore the patient’s memories and personality. What would be the best response by the nurse?

A nurse is discussing treatment of depressive disorders with a client who has major depression. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is planning discharge for a client from an acute mental health facility. The client has a severe mental illness and requires supervision. The client’s spouse works five days a week, but is home by mid afternoon on work days. Which of the following are strategies the nurse should suggest for follow-up care?

A nurse is planning discharge for a client from an acute mental health facility. The client has a severe mental illness and requires supervision. The client’s spouse works five days a week, but is home by mid afternoon on work days. Which of the following are strategies the nurse should suggest for follow-up care?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).  The nurse anticipates reading which of the following in their health history?

A 79-year-old male on a medical floor tells his nurse, “I’ve felt really sad lately. I don’t have much to live for. My family lives out of state, my wife of 52 years and all my friends are dead. To make matters worse, my own body is failing me” How should the nurse interpret his comments?