NCLEX RN· RN Mental Health · Psychiatric NCLEX RN Questions

A client with paranoid schizophrenia accuses staff of stealing. Which response is most therapeutic?

When administering antipsychotics to a client with paranoid schizophrenia, the nurse understands that the newer atypical antipsychotics, such as olanzapine (Zyprexa) and risperidone (Risperdal), are more effective than the older medications in treating the negative symptoms of schizophrenia because of which of the following?

The emergency department (ED) nurse triages a client experiencing a panic attack. The client reports nausea, chest discomfort, and a feeling of impending doom. The nurse should plan to take which priority action based on the client's symptoms?

The client exhibits a flat affect, psychomotor retardation, and depressed mood. The nurse attempts to engage the client in an interaction but the client does not respond to the nurse. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of aggressive and violent behavior. When caring for this client, the nurse should initially take which action?