A 28-year-old with depression avoids dating and reports fear of being “really known.” Which plan best supports the developmental task?

You are triaging four clients with SMI on an inpatient unit. Which client is the priority to assess first?

A voluntarily admitted client with schizophrenia is calm, cooperative, and refuses the scheduled antipsychotic, stating, “It makes me too sleepy.” There is no court order and no imminent risk. What is the priority nursing action?

A 40-year-old with schizoaffective disorder is medically and psychiatrically stable but repeatedly relapses due to poor ADLs and medication nonadherence. Family is exhausted; patient needs 24/7 structure and cueing. Best setting?

A restless, nonviolent inpatient tries to walk in the hallway. Without an order, the nurse applies a vest restraint “so he’ll stay put,” says, “If you try to get up again, I’ll give you a shot,” and later gives an IM sedative without consent. Which torts occurred? Select all that apply.

Which medication–class pairing is correctly matched with a mechanism/side effect profile?

A charge nurse is discussing mental status examinations with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.

True/False According to Maslow, esteem needs must be met before safety needs.

A patient taking lithium reports nausea, tremors, and confusion. What is the priority nursing action?

A nurse in an emergency mental health facility is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should identify which of the following clients requires a temporary emergency admission?