The nurse is caring for a client with dysphagia. Which intervention would be contraindicated while caring for this client?

Clients with a social phobia would most likely fear which situation?

A client with schizophrenia is reluctant to take his prescribed oral medication. The most therapeutic response by the nurse to this refusal is:

Building trust is especially critical to developing a therapeutic relationship with an anxious client. Which of the following interventions contributes to this trust?

A client diagnosed with a cerebral aneurysm reports a severe headache to the nurse. What action is a priority for the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a client with Wernicke encephalopathy. The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the client makes which statement?

A client received chemotherapy 24 hours ago. Which precautions are necessary when caring for the client?

A nurse is receiving a client with a radioactive implant for the treatment of cervical cancer. What is the nurse's best action?

The nurse is assessing the client's pupils following a sports injury. Which of the following assessment findings indicates a neurologic concern? Select all that apply.

A client with depression is admitted to the hospital following a suicide attempt. Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate at this time?

The nurse is observing a client who is sitting alone in the day room. The client appears intently focused on the empty chair next to him. Suddenly the client begins laughing hysterically and making frantic hand gestures at the chair. When the nurse approaches the client, he looks over at the chair, whispers something unintelligible, and shakes his head. Based on this observation the nurse would assess the client's behavior as: