Toni, diagnosed with bipolar disorder, is currently in the mania stage. The staff noted that Toni has placed her lipstick on in an exaggerated way. She is currently pacing the floor and is easily angered. The duty nurse approaches in an attempt to ease some of Toni's behaviors. The most therapeutic response by the nurse would be:

Toni, diagnosed with bipolar disorder, is currently in the mania stage. The staff noted that Toni has placed her lipstick on in an exaggerated way. She is currently pacing the floor and is easily angered. The duty nurse approaches in an attempt to ease some of Toni's behaviors. The most therapeutic response by the nurse would be:

Your 15-year-old neighbor, who knows you are a mental health nurse, informs you that he has a friend who is talking about suicide. Your best initial response to the young neighbor is:

Nurses understand that a major cause of personality disorders is:

You know your patient has a personality disorder. He tells you, 'You are the best nurse. I am so glad you are here today and not that mean nurse who was here yesterday.' Which personality disorder would be most associated with this statement?

A nurse provides instructions to a client taking fluoxetine (Prozac), an SSRI antidepressant. The nurse tells the client to take the medication: