A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and declines activities. Which nursing ,mproblem has the greatest priority for this client? • Loss of interest in diversional activity. • Social isolation. • Refusal to address nutritional needs. • Low self-esteem. The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices that the client discontinued antipsychotic medication for several days. Which medication should also be discontinued? • Lithium. (...

During admission to the psychiatric unit, a female client is extremely anxious and states that she is worried about the sun coming up the next day. What intervention is most important for the RN to implement during the admission process? • Assist the client in developing alternative coping skills. • Remain calm and use a matter of fact approach. • Ask the client why she is so anxious • Administer a PRN sedative to help relieve her anxiety. • A female client is brought to the em...

A male client approaches the RN with an angry expression on his face and raises his voice, saying “My roommate is the most selfish, selfcentered, angry person I have ever met. If he loses his temper one more time with me, I am going to punch him out!” The RN recognizes that the client is using which defense mechanism? A. Denial. B. Projection. C. Rationalization. D. Splitting A male adult is admitted because of an acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose. After transfer to the mental healt...

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