A nurse is assisting in the development of a community education course about the physical complications related to substance use disorder. Which of the following complications should the nurse include in the discussion about heroin use?

A nurse is reviewing the admission laboratory values for a client who has a history of bulimia nervosa. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?

A nurse is assisting in the development of a community education course about the physical complications related to substance use disorder. Which of the following complications should the nurse include in the discussion about heroin use?

A nurse is conducting a home health visit for an older adult client who lives with family members. The nurse notices that the client has multiple unusual bruises, and, based on several other factors, the nurse suspects that the client has been physically abused. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia.

Select the "3" findings that should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing negative symptoms related to their schizophrenia.

A nurse is collecting data from a client admitted to an inpatient mental health unit and has a new prescription for disulfiram (Antabuse). Which of the following information is most important for the nurse to obtain before administering this medication?

A nurse is caring for a client who is threatening to commit suicide, which of the following questions should the nurse ask?

As part of the plan of care for a client with borderline personality disorder, the nurse reviews the day's schedule with him each morning. While doing so, the client states. "Why don't you shut up already! I can read it myself, you know!" Which of the following is an appropriate nursing response?

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 caring for a group of clients at a mental health facility. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients is exhibiting a warning sign of suicide?

A nurse is caring for a client who witnessed her brother's homicide and has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?