Mental Health & Therapeutic Communication

A patient taking lithium exhibits severe diarrhea, blurred vision, and muscle weakness. Which action should the nurse prioritize?

A patient is prescribed alprazolam for anxiety. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to emphasize to the patient?

A child with ADHD is prescribed methylphenidate. Which potential side effect should the nurse educate the parents about?

A nurse is caring for a patient experiencing homelessness. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which intervention should the nurse prioritize?

A physician orders haloperidol 0.5 g in 50 mL to be administered intravenously over 30 minutes. The IV tubing drop factor is 20 gtt/mL. What is the correct flow rate in drops per minute (gtt/min)?

A nurse is assessing a client's cognitive function. Which assessment findings would be the MOST indicative of impaired cognitive function?

A client states, "I feel completely hopeless, like nothing will ever get better." Which nursing response BEST demonstrates therapeutic communication?

A client being treated for depression states, "My doctor says I'm doing better, but I feel worse than ever." What is the MOST appropriate nursing response?

A client in an inpatient psychiatric unit threatens to harm another patient. According to legal and ethical guidelines, what is the nurse's MOST appropriate action?

A client is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric unit due to being a danger to self. Which of the following rights does the client RETAIN?

A nurse observes a client pacing, shouting, and making threatening gestures toward staff. What is the FIRST action the nurse should take?

A client taking phenelzine (Nardil), an MAOI, is instructed to avoid tyramine-rich foods. Which meal choice indicates that the client understands these dietary restrictions?

A client has been prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac) for depression. What information is MOST important for the nurse to include in client education regarding this medication?

A patient taking haloperidol begins to exhibit muscle rigidity and a shuffling gait. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of these symptoms?

A patient is prescribed zolpidem for insomnia. What instruction should the nurse emphasize to the patient regarding its use?

A nurse is caring for a patient with multiple needs. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following should the nurse address FIRST?

A physician orders haloperidol 2 g in 200 mL to be administered intravenously over 60 minutes. The IV tubing drop factor is 15 gtt/mL. What is the correct flow rate in drops per minute (gtt/min)?

A patient taking methylphenidate for ADHD reports difficulty sleeping and decreased appetite. What is the MOST appropriate nursing intervention?

A nurse is assessing a client who is exhibiting a flat affect. Which of the following observations BEST describes this symptom?

A patient being treated for depression begins cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). What is the primary goal the nurse should emphasize when educating the patient about CBT?

During a mental health assessment, a nurse asks the client to repeat a series of numbers and recall them a few minutes later. Which cognitive function is the nurse primarily assessing?

A patient taking tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) is being discharged. What potential side effect should the nurse prioritize when teaching the patient about home safety?

Which nursing action constitutes false imprisonment?

A client receiving inpatient psychiatric care states, "I want to leave now, but the doctor won't let me." Under what circumstances can a client be held against their will?

A client taking phenelzine (Nardil) is invited to a party. Which food item should the nurse advise the client to avoid to prevent a potential adverse reaction?

A nurse observes a patient rapidly pacing, speaking loudly, and clenching their fists. Which intervention is the MOST appropriate FIRST step?