What physical assessment finding is noticeable in a patient who has a history of bulimia?

After several therapeutic encounters with a patient who recently attempted suicide, which occurrence should cause the nurse to consider the possibility of countertransference?

A nurse is caring for a child who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply).

Which statement shows a nurse has empathy for a patient who made a suicide attempt?

A hospitalized client diagnosed with alcohol use disorder believes spiders are spinning webs in the room to entrap him. The patient is fearful, agitated, and diaphoretic. Which nursing intervention is indicated?

A child diagnosed with ADHD shows hyperactivity, aggression, and impaired play. The health care provider prescribed amphetamine salts (Adderall). The nurse should monitor for which desired behavior?

An elderly patient is admitted with delirium secondary to a urinary tract infection. "The family asks whether the patient will recover?" What would be the nurses' best answer?

What is the legal significance of a nurse's action when a patient verbally refuses medication and the nurse gives the medication over the patient's objection? The nurse

A nurse is planning care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. The nurse should make which of the following client goals the priority?

A cruel and abusive person often uses rationalization to explain their behavior. Which comment demonstrates use of this defense mechanism?

A nurse is conducting a group therapy session for several clients. The group is laughing at a joke one of the clients told, when a client who is schizophrenic jumps up and runs out of the room yelling. "You are all making fun of me!" The nurse should identify this behavior as which of the following characteristics of schizophrenia?