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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 nurse is discussing stress management techniques with a group of clients. Which of the following techniques mentioned by a client should the nurse recognize as the least effective?

A nurse in a mental health clinic is conducting a staff education session on schizophrenia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as negative symptoms? (Select all that apply).

A nurse in a psychiatric unit is caring for several clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for group therapy?

A nurse is caring for a client 3 days after admission for treatment of depression. The client leaves her current activity, approaches the nurse and states, “There’s no reason to go on living. I just want to kill myself.” Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Select an example of secondary prevention.

A nurse is assessing a client who is taking bupropion. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings as an indication that the medication is effective?

A patient tells the nurse about several of their concerns at once. What would be the best way for the nurse to clarify what the patient was telling them?

An RN is assisting a client with systematic desensitization for their extreme fear of riding in motor vehicles. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement with this form of therapy?

A nurse is assessing a client who is withdrawing from alcohol. Which of the following findings should the nurse reasonably expect? (Select all that apply).