The nurse is conducting a mental health assessment and plans to begin by taking the patient’s health history. Which behavioral clues does the nurse observe upon entering the room? Select all that apply.

The adult child of the patient with dementia who is the patient’s in-home caregiver reports the patient exhibits increased confusion and agitation after 1600 each day. Which statement by the nurse will be most helpful to the caregiver?

A patient with a substance abuse disorder tells the nurse that the only reason that he uses drugs is because his family and job are so stressful and suffocating. Which defense mechanism describes the patient’s statement?