A nurse is caring for a client who reports a recent increase in stressors.
Which of the following concepts should the nurse use to develop necessary context to both understand and deliver nursing care for this client?.

A nurse is preparing a client for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the procedure?.

A nurse is providing care to a 9-year-old child who uses their hand to mimic shooting a gun anytime someone enters the room or tries to interact with them.
The nurse should identify that this is an example of which of the following manifestations of post-traumatic stress disorder?.

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia.
Nurses' Notes.
Day 1 1230: A 38-year-old client who has schizophrenia is admitted.
Diagnosed 15 years ago.
Client reports, "I have been hearing voices again telling me to hurt myself.
I hear voices at nighttime so I am not sleeping well.”. Day 1 1730: Vital Signs.
Client consumed 35% of evening meal.
Client appears nervous but reports not hearing voices at this time.
Day 1 1930: Nurse enters client's room.
Client is standing on bed and states, "Do you see that man? He is telling me he is going to hurt me.”. Client pointing to corner of the room.
Client is talking to themselves and states, "I don't want to hurt myself.
Tell the voices to go away!" Nurse asks the client who they are talking to and states, "Tell me more about who is trying to hurt you.”. The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record.
Select the "3" findings that require immediate follow-up by the nurse.

A nurse is reviewing assessment findings for a 9-year-old child whose family home was destroyed in a wildfire.
The nurse should identify that which of the following behaviors is related to the traumatic experience?.

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing excessive anxiety and worry in response to a variety of circumstances and is unable to control their sense of worry.
The nurse should identify that these manifestations indicate which of the following?.

A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.
The client has been wearing the same clothes for the past week and appears unkept and unbathed.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make to the client?

A nurse is assessing a newly admitted client who states that they do not want to live anymore and plan to end their life.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?.

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia.
Nurses' Notes.
Vital Signs.
Day 1 1030: Vital Signs.
Temperature 37°C (98.6° F). Heart rate 72/min.
Select the "3" findings that should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing negative symptoms related to their schizophrenia.

A nurse is responding to a parent of an adolescent who was recently diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder following a sexual assault.
The parent states, "My child ignores curfew, is hanging out with a rough crowd, and has been experimenting with drugs.
Why would they be doing this?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make?.

A nurse is planning discharge for a client who has schizophrenia and reports "I don't have a place to live.”. Which of the following referrals should the nurse request from the provider?.