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 caring for a client who has depression and reports only sleeping a few hours each night.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client to promote sleep? .

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?.

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 preparing to administer sertraline 50 mg PO once daily to a client who has depressive disorder.

Available is sertraline oral solution 20 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth.

Use a leading zero if it applies.

Do not use a trailing zero.).

A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia and is experiencing an increased number of falls.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?.

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?.

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 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 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 assisting with the care of a client who has dementia.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?.