An adult patient assaulted another patient and was then restrained. One hour later, which statement by the restrained patient requires the nurse's immediate attention?

What is the nurse's priority focused assessment for side effects in a child taking methylphenidate (Ritalin) for ADHD?

The nurse expects which medication to be prescribed to maintain abstinence to a patient with an addiction to either alcohol or opioids?

A nurse cares for a patient experiencing an opioid overdose. Which focused assessment has the highest priority?

Select an example of a tort.

A nurse is discussing legal exceptions to client confidentiality with nursing staff. Which of the following statements by a staff member indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Which nursing intervention has the highest priority for a patient who is diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and has begun to gain weight?

A bystander was killed during a robbery 2 weeks ago. His widow, who is diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, cries spontaneously when talking about his death. Select the nurse's most therapeutic response.

A soldier returned 3 months ago from a combat zone and was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD). Which social event would be most disturbing for this soldier?

A health care provider considers which antipsychotic medication to prescribe for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia who has auditory hallucinations and poor social function. The patient is also overweight and hypertensive. Which drug should the nurse advocate?

A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder.

Which of the following assessment findings require immediate follow- up? (Select all that apply.)