While conducting an admission interview with a client, the nurse suspects the client may be in alcohol withdrawal. Which screening tool can help the nurse identify the severity of withdrawal symptoms?

The nurse is caring for a client who has become increasingly agitated. He is pacing in the hallway and shouting at other clients. What is the priority action of the nurse?

What are the possible physiological changes in the brain of a client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease? (Select all that apply)

The client is experiencing a manic episode. Which of the following activities will be included in the plan of care?

An adolescent tells the school nurse, "My friend threatened to take an overdose of pills." The nurse talks to the friend who verbalized the suicide threat. What is the most critical question for the nurse to ask?

Which of the following is the most therapeutic response by the nurse when a client states, "I no longer need my medication since I do not hear voices"?

The nurse is admitting a client with the diagnosis of schizophreniform disorder. What should the nurse expect to find?

A female client staggers to day treatment smelling strongly of alcohol. She uses the defense mechanism "rationalization" when approached by the nurse and questioned about her recent alcohol consumption. How is this expressed?

A nurse in the emergency department is implementing a plan of care for an older adult client who is experiencing delirium tremens. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Which statement provides the best rationale for why a nurse should closely monitor a severely depressed client during antidepressant therapy?

A client has been diagnosed with major depression and placed on amitriptyline. Which is a side effect of amitriptyline?