A nurse is caring for a client who has an anxiety disorder.
The client transforms their anxiety into physical manifestations.
The nurse should recognize that the client is ing which of the following manifestations?.

A nurse is assisting with reminiscence therapy for a group of older adult clients.
Which of the following strategies should the nurse implement? .

A nurse is speaking with the sibling of a client who refuses to see visitors.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?.

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?.

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.

A nurse is collecting data for a health history from a client who has antisocial personality disorder.
Which of the following clinical findings is associated with this disorder?.

A nurse is assisting in the care of a client in the emergency department (ED). 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.

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.

Vital Signs 0200: Temperature 38.6°C (101.5°F), Heart rate 104/min, Respiratory rate 18/min, Blood pressure 158/96 mm Hg, Oxygen saturation 98% on room air.

Click to highlight the findings that require immediate follow-up. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again.

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 contributing to the plan of care for a client who has bipolar disorder and whose admission was voluntary.
For which of the following interventions should the nurse confirm that the client has given informed consent?.

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

A nurse in a mental health facility is collecting a blood specimen from a client.
The client is hallucinating and states, "That looks like a snake, and I won't let it take all of my blood.”. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?.