A nurse is planning care for several clients. The nurse knows that which of the following findings are common in clients who have dependent personality disorder?

A nurse is planning care for several clients. The nurse knows that which of the following findings are common in clients who have dependent personality disorder?

A patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder self-inflicted wrist lacerations after gaining new privileges on the unit. The cause of the self-mutilation is probably related to what trigger?

Which finding would prompt the nurse to carefully assess an 8-year-old child for development of a psychiatric disorder?

A newly admitted patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder has lost 20 pounds over the past month and has admitted having suicidal ideations. The patient has taken an antidepressant medication for 1 week without remission of symptoms. Select the priority nursing diagnosis.

A patient with major depressive disorder is receiving fluoxetine (Prozac). The nurse notices that the patient has started to exhibit restlessness, tremors, and confusion. What should the nurse do first?