A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has chronic stress. The client states. i always feel so tired, but I can't sleep unless I have a cocktail or glass of wine at bedtime." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is assisting with the care for a newly admitted client who has major depressive disorder.

Select 1 condition and 1 client finding to fill in each blank in the following sentence (Separate using a comma).

The client is at risk for developing

A nurse is caring for a client who has been brought to the emergency department and is experiencing acute fentanyl toxicity. The nurse should expect to observe which of the following adverse effects in this client?

A nurse is assisting with the court-ordered admission of a client to a substance-abuse program. The client states, "You are all angry at me and wish you could go out and have a drink." The client's response is an example of which of the following defense mechanisms?

A nurse is collecting data from a group of clients who have anxiety disorders and have prescriptions for various psychotropic medications. The nurse should recognize which of the following clients as having an increased risk for suicide?

A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed alprazolam, a benzodiazepine for managing severe manifestations of anxiety. Which of the following should the nurse prepare to discuss with the client?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for amitriptyline. (Elavil) Which of the following client statement indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with an opioid use disorder. They were a student in a local community college but were recently dismissed for failing their classes. Their previous diagnoses include anxiety. Crohn's disease, and chronic back pain due to a gymnastics injury in high school Which of the following should the nurse identify as potential underlying reasons why the client might have started using opioids?

A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is newly diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Which of the following Interventions is the nurse's priority?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who takes diazepam (Valium). Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a 14-year old client in the emergency department (ED) who has anorexia nervosa.

Nurses’ Notes

Client brought to the ED by parent due to a fainting at home earlier this evening, Parent reports that client has been worried about their weight and been refusing to eat. Parent also reports client has been spending several hours at the local gym. Vitals signs obtained and labs drawn requested by provider.

Which of the following 5 findings require immediate follow-up by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)