1. if a female client is sitting alone in the group room of psychiatric unit, nodding head and talking to herself, hearing voices and they are telling her to turn herself in to FBI, what should the PN do?: Answer: Distract her by turning on tv 2. An OCD patient repeatedly washing a table top. What intervention should the PN do?: Answer: Allow time for behavior and then redirect to other activities 3. A highly successful businessman presents to community mental health after complaining of sleepiness and anxiety over his financial status. What should the PN do to diminish his anxiety?: Answer: Teach him to limit sugar and caffeine intake. 4. A patient is being discharged from psychiatric facility with a prescriptionfor the anti psychotic agent (Mellaril). What should the PN tell the patient to do?: Answer: Stand up slowly because the medication can cause hypotension.