A client is admitted to the hospital with suicidal ideation. When completing the health history and admission assessment interview, which client comment is most important for the nurse to document?

The nurse is assessing a client who reports using cocaine several times in the past week. Which observations should the nurse expect on assessment?

A client is admitted to the hospital with suicidal ideation. When completing the health history and admission assessment interview, which client comment is most important for the nurse to document?

A nurse who is co-leading group therapy recognizes that a client is beginning to experience severe levels of anxiety. Which intervention is best for the nurse to implement?

During a routine assessment at an outpatient clinic, the nurse notes that a client has abdominal obesity and a high waist-hip ratio, with a body mass index of 32 kg/m2.

Which action(s) should the nurse take in response to these findings? (Select all that apply.)

Prior to initiating a treatment regimen with the antidepressant sertraline, it is most important for the nurse to obtain which information?

Patient Data

On further assessment, the client reports that her doctor A had recently started her on Lisinopril for blood pressure control but it "doesn't seem to help". She then complained of some chest discomfort. The client is moved to an ED room, and another set of vital signs is performed. Physician notified and orders received.

ECG monitor shows a slight peaked T-wave.

What treatments should the nurse anticipate for the client at this time? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing extreme sadness after the passing of a companion of 30 years. The client describes not being able to think of other things and finds it difficult to control emotions. Which action should the nurse take first?

A middle-aged adult with major depressive disorder suffers from psychomotor retardation, hypersomnia, and motivation. Which intervention is likely to be most effective in returning this client to a normal level of functioning?

A female client engages in repeated checks of door and window locks and behavior that prevents her from arriving on time and interfering with her ability to function effectively. Which action should the nurse take?

An adolescent client is admitted to the postoperative unit following open reduction of a fractured femur which occurred when the client fell down the stairs at a party. The nurse notices needle marks on the client's arms. Which assessment findings should the nurse document related to suspected narcotic withdrawal?