Which medication side effect is irreversible if not detected early?

When communicating with an angry patient, the nurse must first:

A patient returned from a procedure after receiving general anesthesia and is aggressive and confused.

The nurse knows that the patient is experiencing:

A young client diagnosed with major depressive disorder recently had their engagement broken off by their fiancé, who claimed the client was too fat and ugly.

During a one-on-one interaction with the nurse, the client says, “My fiancé is really wonderful and is not to blame for calling off the engagement.

I look awful and I’m not much good for anything.”. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

In communicating with the psychiatric patient, which nurse responses could obstruct effective communication with a client? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is providing a community health education class about suicide prevention.

Which of the following should the nurse identify as risk factors for suicide? (Select all that apply).

True or False: Lability is characterized by a rapid change in emotions.

What should be the first step for a nurse when communicating with an angry patient?

In a psychiatric unit, how are bright colors in the client’s environment often perceived?

Which medication side effect is irreversible if not detected early?

A patient with a history of suicidal ideation is under observation. When is the patient at the highest risk for self-harm?