A nurse is teaching the caregiver of a client who has advanced Alzheimer's disease about home safety. Which of the following statements by the caregiver indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is assessing a client who has a recent diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder. The client tells the nurse, "I think my blackouts are actually caused by low blood sugar." The nurse should recognize the client is using which of the following defense mechanisms?

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing active auditory hallucinations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who is being aggressive toward other clients. Which of the following actions is the priority for the nurse to take?

A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I am too embarrassed to tell anyone what I did last night." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who recently experienced partner violence.

The nurse is reviewing the client’s medical record at discharge. For each finding, specify whether the finding indicates a potential improvement in or a worsening of the client’s physical or psychological status.

A nurse working in an outpatient mental health facility is caring for a client who has anxiety and was discharged from an inpatient mental health facility one week ago.

A nurse in an outpatient mental health facility is assessing a client who has anxiety. Click to highlight the findings in the Nurses’ Notes that indicate an improvement in the client’s condition. To deselect, click on the finding again.

The client appears to be well-groomed.

The client’s current weight is 54 kg (119 lb.).

The client states they are sleeping 5 to 6 hours per night, but having an occasional nightmare.

The client verbalizes a decreased appetite and gastrointestinal discomfort.

The client states, “I feel anxious about leaving my house. I feel like everyone is staring at me and judging me.”

The client verbalizes that bullying experienced during high school has led to anxiety.

The client engages in thought-stopping behavioral therapy and cognitive restructuring.

The client reports taking escitalopram 20 mg daily, 2 hours after breakfast.

A nurse is caring for a client who just received lorazepam 1 mg IM for anxiety. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving end-of-life care. The client states, "The nurses here don't do a good job caring for me." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is preparing to administer 7 mg of haloperidol IM to a client who is severely agitated. Haloperidol injection of 5 mg/mL is available. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is caring for a client who is under observation for suicidal ideations and has verbalized a suicide plan. The client demands privacy and to be left alone. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?