Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Psychobiological Disorders Exam with Questions and Correct Answers Latest

A client who attempted suicide by slashing her wrists is transferred from the emergency department to a mental health unit. What important nursing interventions must be implanted when the client arrives on the unit? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER Obtaining vital signs Assessing for suicidal thoughts Instituting continuous monitoring Initiating a therapeutic relationship Inspecting the bandages for bleeding A client with schizophrenia is experiencing auditory hallucinations. A nurse makes the following statements when interacting with this client. Place these statements in the order in which they should be made. - ANSWER "Hearing voices must be frightening "The voices you hear are part of your illness. "I don't hear any voices.' "Come with me for a walk.' "Let's play cards with another client in the recreation room."