RN Mental Health online practice (RN Mental Health online practice)

A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing occasional feelings of sadness because of the recent death of a beloved pet. The clients appetite, sleep patterns, and daily routine have not changed. How should the nurse interpret the clients behaviors? 1. The clients behaviors demonstrate mental illness in the form of depression. 2. The clients behaviors are extensive, which indicates the presence of mental illness. 3. The clients behaviors are not congruent with cultural norms. 4. The cli...

1. A nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client who voluntary entered an outpatient mental health crisis facility. The client states, “I’ve lost control of everything in my life!” which of the following questions should the nurse ask first? a. “What has helped you to cope with a crisis in the past?” b. “Who can we call to support you during this crisis?” c. “Are you having thoughts about harming yourself today?” d. “What event brought on this crisis?” 2. ...