Family members of a client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder tell the nurse they cannot understand why the client has this disorder, especially because the client did not directly experience a personal trauma. What is the most appropriate intervention by the nurse?

The nurse is assessing the behavior of a client with hypomania. The nurse would expect the client to be:

A client with bipolar disorder is complaining of headache, agitation, and indigestion. The nurse understands that this client is most likely experiencing which of the following?

A client with bipolar disorder tells the nurse that he has suddenly stopped taking his medication. The nurse assesses the client and is aware that which behavior would indicate the client is experiencing a manic episode?

A client who is experiencing a manic episode has been admitted to the unit. What is the most important intervention by the nurse to provide adequate nutrition for the client?

The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who will be taking lithium. The nurse determines that teaching was effective when the client states the need to notify the health care provider if he experiences:

A client with bipolar disorder tells the nurse she just found out she is pregnant and is concerned because she takes lithium. What is the most important information for the nurse to provide the client?

A nurse is teaching a client with bipolar disorder about the drug carbamazepine (Tegretol). The nurse determines teaching was effective when the client makes which statement?

A client who has just had electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) asks the nurse for a drink of water. What is the most important intervention by the nurse?

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client with bipolar disorder. It would be most important for the nurse to include which suggestion?

A nurse is providing teaching for a client with bipolar disorder who is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The client asks the nurse if there are any adverse effects from the therapy. What is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse needs to communicate with a client experiencing mania. It is most important for the nurse to do which of the following?

A client with generalized anxiety disorder complains of a headache and upset stomach to the nurse. The nurse assesses the client and is aware that the client may:

The effectiveness of monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) drug therapy in a client with posttraumatic stress disorder can be demonstrated by which client self-report?

What is the major purpose of group therapy for adolescents who witnessed the violent death of a peer?

Which symptom of posttraumatic stress disorder can be treated with hypnosis?

A nurse is assigned a client with anxiety disorder. What is the most appropriate intervention by the nurse to demonstrate caring?

The nurse is aware that a client who has generalized anxiety disorder may also have which disorder?

The nurse determines that nutritional teaching for a client with generalized anxiety disorder was successful when the client makes which statement?

A client with generalized anxiety disorder is refusing the prescribed benzodiazepine medication. What is the most likely explanation by the client for his response?

The nurse is assisting a client with generalized anxiety disorder in verbalizing feelings. What is important for the nurse to consider?

The nurse is assessing a client with generalized anxiety disorder for muscle tension. The nurse anticipates that the client will display which symptom?

What is the priority nursing action for a client with generalized anxiety disorder who is working to develop coping skills?

The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing escalating anxiety. What is the most appropriate intervention by the nurse?

The nurse is teaching the family of an adult client about generalized anxiety disorder. It is most important for the nurse to do which of the following?

A client with generalized anxiety disorder tells the nurse that he wants to stop taking his lorazepam (Ativan). What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A client taking alprazolam (Xanax) reports light-headedness and nausea every day while getting out of bed. What is the most important action by the nurse?

The nurse anticipates that an adult client with a long-standing history of generalized anxiety disorder would most likely make which statement?

Five days after running out of medication, a client taking clonazepam (Klonopin) says to the nurse, “I know I shouldn’t have just stopped the drug like that, but I’m OK.” What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

The nurse is talking to a child with generalized anxiety disorder about school. The nurse anticipates that: