For the past 3 weeks, the nurse has observed a patient interacting with staff and other patients, helping decorate the dining room for a party, and leading the singing in the activity room. Today, the patient tearfully refuses to dress or get out of bed. The nurse recognizes these behaviors as evidence of which psychiatric disorder?

The nurse assesses an alcoholic patient carefully for signs of withdrawal. How soon after cessation of alcohol intake do withdrawal symptoms usually appear?

Which drug is often used in date rape?

A change of aging related to the circulatory system includes decreased blood vessel elasticity. For what should the nurse assess?

When communicating with an older adult patient who has difficulty hearing, how should the nurse change her speech?

The patient is concerned about confidentiality and asks the nurse not to tell anyone what is said. What is the best response by the nurse?

During the detoxification period, what does the nurse aim to achieve when designing interventions?

Which is important for the nurse to assess when inspecting the skin of a patient?

A home health nurse has a patient who is taking lithium. What should be included in the teaching plan?

The nurse is assessing a nervous 18-year-old patient who has vital signs of P 120, R 30, and BP 160/90. The patient states that he feels something bad is about to happen. Based on this data alone, how should the nurse identify the patient's level of anxiety?

The nurse is performing an initial assessment on an alcoholic patient. Which of the following actions by the nurse would best ensure honest answers?