A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of cancer.
The client states, "I can't think about my health until after my son is married next week.”. The nurse should identify the client's statement as an indication of which of the following maladaptive defense mechanisms?.

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a situational crisis.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?.

A nurse is providing information to a client about smoking cessation.
Which of the following medications should the nurse include?.

The nurse has reviewed the nurses' notes, provider's note, and vital signs at 0400.

For each potential provider prescription, click to specify if the prescription is expected or unexpected for the client.

The nurse has reviewed the nurses' notes, provider's note, and vital signs at 0400.

Nurses' Notes 0205: Client brought to the ED by police after being found wandering on the street.

Client able to provide identity to police but not able to identify place or time.

Family notified.

0230: Client confused and agitated.

Appearance is disheveled.

Mucous membranes dry.

Lungs clear and equal, heart rhythm regular.

During data collection, the client states, "Can you ask that person to leave my room?" Client is pointing to an empty chair.

The client's adult child arrived at the ED and went to the client's room.

The client identified the family member.

The client is pacing and agitated and states, "I don't understand why I am here.”. The adult child asks the nurse to talk outside of the room and states, "I don't know why they are so confused.

They are not normally like this.”. The adult child.

Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's care? Select the 3 interventions the nurse should implement.

Approach client slowly.

Alternate nursing staff daily.

Maintain a low stimulation environment.

Reorient client to person, place, and time frequently.

Provide the client with limited information about the diagnosis.

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA). Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?.

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving acute care for the treatment of a substance use disorder.
With which of the following actions is the nurse demonstrating the ethical principle of veracity?.

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to receive electroconvulsive therapy.
The nurse should notify the provider for which of the following findings?.

A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for an adolescent who is newly admitted for an overdose of prescription pain medication.
The client has prescriptions for an anxiolytic and an SSRI antidepressant.
Which of the following precautions should the nurse take?.

A nurse in a substance use disorder clinic is explaining the alcohol recovery process to a client's family.
Which of the following should the nurse identify as the first step toward successful recovery from alcohol use disorder?.

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a new prescription for lithium.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?.