A psychiatricmental health nurse is completing an assessment of a client who is new to the community mental health drop-in center. How should the nurse best begin an assessment for anxiety in this new client?
A) Have you been having feelings of worry or anxiety lately?
B) When you face an anxious situation, how do you typically cope?
C) Is there any history of mental illness in your parents or siblings?
D) Do you consider yourself to be a peaceful person?
Question 2
As part of a life skills workshop for individuals with mental health disorders, a nurse is teaching stress management skills to participants. Which of the following suggestions about lifestyle changes is most appropriate?
A) Try to conserve energy by limiting yourself to mild levels of exercise.
B) If possible, try to cut out caffeine and nicotine from your lifestyle.
C) Try to eliminate all situations and relationships that cause you stress.
D) Remind yourself that it's possible to cope with stress but not to actually reduce stress.
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