An older adult patient takes multiple medications daily. Over 2 days, the patient developed confusion, slurred speech, an unsteady galt, and fluctuating levels of orientation. These findings are most characteristics of

Which rationale best explains why a nurse should be aware of personal feelings while working with a family experiencing family violence?

A depressed patient says, "nothing matters anymore." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is dressed in a purple leopard and bright floral scarves. The patient twirls and shadow boxes. The patient says gaily. "Do you like my scarves? Here they are my gift to you." How should the nurse document the patient's mood?

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

A nurse has prepared teaching materials for the parents of a child newly diagnosed with ADHD. The information will focus on which medication likely to be prescribed?

Which individual in the emergency department should be considered at highest risk for completing suicide?

A nurse assesses a confused older adult. The nurse experiences sadness and reflects. This patient is like one of my grandparents... so helpless." Which response is the nurse demonstrating?

Over the past year, a woman has cooked gourmet meals for her family but eats only tiny servings. This person wears layered loose clothing. Her current weight is 95 pounds and has a loss of 35 pounds. Which medical diagnosis is most likely?

The feeling experienced by a patient that should be assessed by the nurse as most predictive of elevated suicide risk is

Documentation in a patient's chart shows. "Throughout a 5-minute interaction, patient fidgeted and tapped their left foot, periodically covered their face with their hands, and looked under chair while stating, 1 enjoy spending time with you." Which analysis is most accurate?