The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing mania. The client is pacing, cannot sit, and has pressured speech. Which meal will the nurse provide to best meet the nutritional needs of this client?

The nurse working with a teen, who has a history of being moody and withdrawn, will make the establishment of a therapeutic alliance a priority because:

A physician mentions to the nurse that a child with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) will begin medication therapy. The nurse should prepare a plan to teach the family about:

The nurse is planning a psycho-education group for clients diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. The nurse understands that which aspect of group intervention is most essential initially to establish a trusting nurse-patient relationship?

The nurse has recently set limits for a client with borderline personality disorder. The client tells the nurse, "You used to care about me. I thought you were wonderful. Now I can see that I was mistaken. You are hateful." This outburst can be assessed as:

The nurse believes that a client being admitted for a surgical procedure may have a drinking problem. Which screening tool should the nurse use to further evaluate this possibility?

The best action for the nurse to take with a 5-year-old who runs over to another child in the waiting room and slaps her is to:

The highest priority nursing action relative to the initial phase of alcohol withdrawal would be to:

An adolescent diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is having difficulty maintaining concentration in the inpatient milieu. Which nursing intervention would help improve the client's task performance?

The nurse is assisting a victim of spousal abuse to create a plan for escape if it becomes necessary. The nurse would recommend that the victim bring:

The client asks the nurse about pet therapy. Which response by the nurse provides the client with accurate information? "Pet therapy: