Author: Anonymous

The nurse is assisting in the preparation of an educational seminar on anxiety disorders. Which anxiety disorders does the nurse make sure are included in this presentation? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following statements from an alcoholic patient reflects a good understanding of his or her condition?

The nurse is recently transferred to a mental health unit and asks the registered nurse (RN) about how health care providers (HCPs) decide about what diagnosis to give patients. Which information from the RN is correct?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a patient with anorexia nervosa?

The schizophrenic patient tells you, “I know that the man down the hall wants to kill me.” How should you respond?

A patient diagnosed with a mental illness is being considered for psychotherapy. Which goals does the nurse realize for this treatment? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following is characteristic of a paranoid delusion?

Your patient was diagnosed with delirium. He is awake most of the night and becomes increasingly confused.  Which is the best initial intervention?

A patient with schizophrenia is returning from a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the brain followed by an electroencephalogram. Which diagnostic test findings does the nurse identify as supporting this patient’s diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)

Your patient has a long history of alcohol abuse. You know that denial is a frequently used defense mechanism. Which statement is indicative of denial?