A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client. The nurse should identify that which of the following conditions places the client at an increased risk for developing delirium?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a personality disorder and is using transference to cope. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a client who reports that he is angry with his partner because she thinks he is just trying to gain attention. When the nurse attempts to talk to the client, he becomes angry and tells her to leave. Which of the following defense mechanisms is the client demonstrating?

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is preparing for discharge. Nurses' Notes

Admission:

25-year-old client admitted with positive symptoms of schizophrenia. Client has a history of substance use, anxiety, and depression. Client demonstrates alterations in speech and persecutory delusions. Client states that they hear voices that are warning them of danger and that they should stay away from a coworker because the coworker is conspiring against them. Day 5-Discharge:

No delusions or hallucinations noted. Speech coherent. Client has a well-groomed appearance. Individual therapy attended daily.

Medication Administration Record Haloperidol 3 mg PO twice daily

The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the client. Which of the following information should the nurse include when educating the client about relapse prevention? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications?

A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?

A nurse in an in-patient facility is caring for a client who has an anxiety disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take while the client is experiencing an acute panic attack?

A nurse is caring for a client whose partner died 6 months ago. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?

A nurse is leading a critical incident stress debriefing with a group of staff members following a mass trauma incident. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is refusing to take prescribed medications. Which of the following ethical principles is the nurse displaying when he supports the client's refusal of medications?

An older adult client is brought to the mental health clinic by her daughter. The daughter reports that her mother is not eating and seems uninterested in routine activities. The daughter states, "I'm so worried that my mother is depressed." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?