This is the main tool mental health nurses use to promote growth and change in clients

A client who is a heavy drinker states, "I work hard every day to provide for my family. I don't see why I can't relax a little.

This class of medication is used to treat ADHD.

Tremor, shuffling gait, drooling, and rigidity.

The nurse states to the client, "You appear to be agitated."

Jenny ate a big piece of chocolate cake. She is now on a five mile run.

The patient will need to maintain adequate sodium intake, as well as, consume 2 -3 liters of fluid a day.

Involuntary muscle movements and tightness in the throat, neck, tongue, and gait.

Cl: "I can't study my mind keeps wandering."
N: "You have trouble concentrating?"

Dissociative amnesia is the involuntary blocking of information. It also can be considered this defense mechanism.

This medication is known for agranulocytosis

High fever, tachycardia, labile blood pressure, and deteriorating mental status.

Cl: " No one else will help with my Mothers care. I have to do it all."
N: "You feel angry that no one is able to help."

A teenage boy is attracted to a female classmate. As he is standing with his friends in the hall, she walks by. He makes jokes about her and taunts her

Patients on MAOI's need to avoid foods containing this.

A patient presents with bizarre facial and tongue movements, stiff neck and difficulty swallowing.

Hello, Mr J. I noticed that you made a ceramic ash tray in OT today.

A Mother whose son was killed by a drunk driver, channels her anger and becomes the president of mothers against drunk drivers.

When a patient is on an MAOI and consumes aged cheese, raisins, red wines, or soy sauce this life threatening condition can occur.

Uncontrolled rolling back of the eyes. Often gets mistaken as a seizure.