Q1: A nurse is caring for a client in an inpatient mental health unit. The client states, "I don't know how I can keep going." Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

Q2:  A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with anxiety following a car accident. The client states, "I cannot remember anything about the car accident that happened last week." The nurse recognizes the client is exhibiting which type of defense mechanism?

Q3:  A nurse is conducting a mental health assessment on a client recently admitted to the psychiatric unit for a mental health disorder. The client tells the nurse, "I feel like my life has no meaning anymore." Which of the following responses by the nurse is the most therapeutic?

Q4:  A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with major depression. The client is not aggressive or a danger to self or others. The client is refusing their prescribed medication. What is the priority for the nurse to evaluate?

Q5: In Peplau's orientation phase of the nurse-client relationship, which of the following actions best demonstrates the nurse's role in establishing trust and rapport with the client?