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Question 1:

A patient diagnosed with alcoholism says. "Drinking helps me cope with being a single parent." Which therapeutic response by the nurse would help the patient conceptualize the drinking objectively?

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Question 2:

In a team meeting a nurse says. "I'm concerned about whether we are behaving ethically by using restraints to prevent one patient from self-mutilation, while the care plan for another self-mutilating patient requires one-on-one supervision." Which ethical principle most clearly applies to this situation?

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Which assessment finding would the nurse expect to see in a patient experiencing delirium? (Select all that apply)

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An outpatient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa has begun refeeding. Between the first and second appointments (one week between first and second appointment), the patient gained B pounds. The nurse should

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Question 5:

Which measure would be considered a form of primary prevention for suicide?

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A patient experiences a sudden episode of severe anxiety. Which medication would be the expected drug to be given to help with the sudden episode of severe anxiety?

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

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Question 8:

The feeling experienced by a patient that should be assessed by the nurse as most predictive of elevated suicide risk is

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Question 9:

Which action by a psychiatric nurse best applies the ethical principle of autonomy?

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Question 10:

A patient discloses several concerns and associated feelings. If the nurse wants to seek clarification, which comment would be appropriate?

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