A nurse is assisting in the care of a 40-year-old female client on an inpatient mental health facility. Exhibits For each finding, click to specify if the finding indicates an unrelated condition, improvement of the condition, or worsening of the condition.

Taking responsibility for actions – Improvement: Indicates self-awareness and emotional progress. Talking about feelings in therapy – Improvement: Actively engaging in therapy is a positive sign. Reporting headache pain – Unrelated: Physical symptoms like mild headaches may not be directly related to the condition. Notifying staff of a new self-inflicted wound – Worsening: Self-harm remains a concern, though acknowledging it shows some insight. Listening attentively to peers – Improvement: Demonstrates increased engagement and emotional openness.