Q1: A 35-year-old female client diagnosed with major depressive disorder presents with frequent sadness and crying, increased appetite, guilt, low self-concept, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, hopelessness, and difficulty concentrating. These symptoms developed after she was fired from her job of 5 years and experienced the death of her mother 3 months ago. Which nursing response demonstrates an empathetic approach to the client who is depressed over her recent losses?

Q2: A client diagnosed with schizophrenia approaches the nurse and says, "The FBI is monitoring us through cameras and microphones in this room. Be careful what you say." The client appears tense and frequently glances at the ceiling corners. Which nursing response would be most therapeutic?

Q3: During an assessment, the nurse notices that an older adult client's responses are vague or unrelated to the questions asked. The client leans forward and frowns while listening intently. Which nursing statement best assesses the quality of message transmission?

Q4: During the first interview with a young mother whose child died recently in a car accident, the nurse feels touched by her situation and reaches out to take the client's hand. Select the correct analysis of the nurse's behavior.

Q5: A young Filipino-American female client avoided eye contact when interacting with the nurse. The nurse concluded that the client had low self-esteem. Interventions were used to raise the client's self-esteem; however, after 3 weeks, the client's eye contact did not improve. What is the most accurate analysis of this scenario?