The nurse who is counseling a client with dissociative identity disorder should understand that which assessment is of the highest priority?

Which action is the nurse's priority for a newly admitted patient who is anxious?

A nurse assesses a client with a tentative diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder. Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask?

Which assessment made by a client best supports dissociative fugue?

A car was stuck on a busy interstate highway, causing it to accelerate rapidly and become difficult to control for 20 minutes. Months after this experience, which assessment finding would the nurse expect?

A person's gas pedal became stuck on a busy interstate highway, causing the car to accelerate rapidly. For 20 minutes, the car was very difficult to control. Months after this traumatic experience, which assessment finding would the nurse most likely expect?

A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder began taking escitalopram 5 days ago. The client says, “This treatment isn’t working.” What is the nurse’s best intervention?

Which action is the nurse’s priority for a newly admitted patient who is anxious?

A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder began taking escitalopram 5 days ago. The client now says, “This medicine isn’t working.” What is the nurse’s best intervention?

Which drug represents part of an aversion therapy approach to the treatment of addiction?

The nurse receives a report indicating a client’s serum drug level was taken 8 hours after the last dose. What does this result most likely indicate?

An outpatient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa has begun refeeding. The client gained 5 pounds in one week. What intervention should the nurse implement initially?

A nurse is caring for a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and is beginning psychopharmacologic therapy. Which of the following medications is considered first-line treatment for symptoms of PTSD?

Which term relates to what is occurring in a patient with a substance use disorder who no longer responds to the effects of the substance?

The nurse recognizes bariatric surgery as a treatment for which condition?

What is the priority intervention for a client diagnosed with major depressive disorder and feelings of worthlessness?

Which comment by parents best demonstrates support for the development of resilience and effective stress management in children?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a depressive disorder. The client states, “I just can't feel any happiness or joy in life.” Which of the following terms should the nurse use when documenting this finding?

A newly hospitalized client experiencing psychosis says, “Red chair out town board.” Which term should the nurse use to document this finding?

A client diagnosed with depression is receiving imipramine 200 mg at bedtime. Which assessment finding should prompt the nurse to consider potentially hazardous side effects of this drug?

A patient with binge-eating disorder says they try to hide their body weight with loose clothing. Based on the patient’s statement, which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for the care plan?

A client experiencing moderate anxiety says, “I feel undone.” What would be the appropriate response by the nurse?

A client is reported missing by his family. Months later, he reappears with no memory of what happened while he was missing or where he had been. What condition does the nurse suspect the patient is demonstrating?

A nurse works with a client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who has frequent flashbacks and persistent symptoms of arousal. Which intervention should be included in the plan of care?