A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving treatment for alcohol detoxification. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?

A nurse is caring for a client who reports spending 12 hr daily playing video games online. The client has spent a significant amount of money betting on these games. They lost their job due to missed work, and they filed for bankruptcy because of their gambling debts. Their partner was supporting them financially until the partner left the client out of frustration with their behavior. Which of the following manifestations of non-substance addiction is characteristic of the client's behavior?

A nurse is caring for a client with whom he has developed a therapeutic relationship and who will be discharged later in the day. The client thanks the nurse for his help during the hospitalization. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

The nurse is assessing the drinking history of a client with a history of alcohol abuse. The client is being admitted after being found unresponsive in a public place. Which statement would indicate the use of defense mechanisms?

A nurse is caring for a client who presents to an outpatient treatment center seeking help for gambling. After performing an intake assessment, the nurse should identify which of the following statements by the client as a sign of a gambling addiction?

A nurse is preparing to administer lithium 300 mg PO to a client who has bipolar disorder. Available is lithium 150 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing manifestations of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal delirium. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 2 mg PO. Available is lorazepam 1 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is preparing to administer valproic acid 500 mg PO. Available is valproic acid oral solution 250 mg/5 ml. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse in a mental health facility is assisting with admitting a client.

Complete the following sentence by using the list of options.

The client is at highest risk for developing