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Which of the following is characteristic of a paranoid delusion?

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.)

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

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

When working with a female client experiencing a phobia about spiders, Nurse Toni should anticipate that a problem for this client would be:

Which statement best describes pseudodementia?

The nurse is participating in group therapy. The participants are asked to give their individual definitions of mental health. Which participant’s definition is correct?

A patient is attending counseling to learn how to manage verbal abuse from a spouse. Which type of mental exercise does the nurse identify as most helpful for this patient?

Your male patient tells you that he has women “throwing themselves” at him everywhere he goes. He also states, “I should get special favors because I am so ridiculously good looking.” From this statement, what is the most likely personality disorder he is exhibiting?

You are asked to report any extrapyramidal symptoms (EPSs) of your patient. Which of the following are examples of EPS?