A nurse teaching a patient about a tyramine-restricted diet would approve which meal?

A patient with suicidal impulses is on the highest level of suicide precautions. Which measures should the nurse incorporate into the patient's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

When assessing a patient's plan for suicide, what aspect has priority?

After failing two tests, a college student cried for hours and then tried to telephone a parent but got no answer. The student then gave several expensive sweaters to a roommate. Which behavior provides the strongest clue of an impending suicide attempt?

A nurse is caring for a client following a suicide attempt. The client has a history ofdepression, substance abuse, and anorexia nervosa. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?

A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for suspected abuse. The client is quiet and withdrawn. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote client communication?

A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder.

Progress Notes

Week 1

Client is experiencing major depressive disorder following the unexpected death of their partner 6 months ago. Has been unable to proceed through stages of grief. Has been on anti-depressant therapy for 5 months.

Admits to having thoughts of self-harm. Reports increasing anxiety levels. Loss of 15 lb over past months due to anorexia and anxiety. Reports insomnia, sleeping only 4 to 5 hr/night with frequent nightmares. Reports feelings of extreme fatigue.

Plan: Admit for group and individual therapy. Suicide precautions. Will add alprazolam to medication regimen.

Week 2

Client remains depressed, continues to have thoughts of self-harm. Not responding to group or individual therapy. States no improvement in mood or energy level. Admits to less anxiety and increased hours and quality of nightly sleep with addition of alprazolam. Anorexia still present.

Plan: Due to ineffectiveness of antidepressant regimen and psychotherapy, suggest addition of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Medication Administration Record

Bupropion 100 mg PO TID

Escitalopram 20 mg PO daily

Alprazolam 0.25 PO BID PRN anxiety

Which of the following items in the client's medical record indicate that they are a candidate for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

(Select all that apply.)

A patient states, "I'm starting cognitive behavioral therapy. What can I expect from the sessions? Which responses by the nurse are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who has depression. The client refuses to get out of bed, go to activities, or participate in any of the unit's programs. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse caring for a patient prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) will develop outcome criteria related to what outcome?

The decision to intervene as a patient advocate is clearly identified by the American Nurses Association's (ANA) code of ethics in which situation?