A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who states that she was beaten and sexually assaulted by her partner. After a rapid assessment, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take next?

A home health nurse visits a client who lost their partner 2 years ago. Which of the following behaviors by the client indicates a maladaptive grief response?

A charge nurse is educating a newly licensed nurse about various defense mechanisms. Which of the following examples should the charge nurse provide when discussing rationalization?

A nurse has placed a client who has become physically aggressive into seclusion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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 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?

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 home health nurse is caring for a client who is in the continuation phase of major depressive disorder. The client states, "I feel unmotivated and don't feel like leaving my home." Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make to address the client's social isolation?

A nurse is caring for a client who is seeking treatment for opioid use disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is assessing a client who has depression and takes phenelzine. The client reports eating pepperoni pizza while out on a pass during lunchtime. Which of the following assessments should the nurse perform?

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to begin taking aripiprazole. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is a contraindication for aripiprazole therapy?