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Showing 8 questions, Sign in for moreWhich statement made by a client, who is being treated for severe depression and receiving information regarding self-help groups, best reflects understanding of the priority goal for crisis intervention?
Which intervention should be implemented initially when providing crisis intervention for a client being treated for exacerbation of depression who states, “Caring for all my children is just too hard!”?
The spouse of a client who has been on hemodialysis for the past 5 years calls a clinic because the client has stopped eating, is taking long naps, and refuses to talk with the spouse. A nurse interprets that the client is most likely experiencing:
A nurse is developing a care plan for an older adult female client diagnosed with depression. The inclusion of the nursing diagnosis Risk for injury due to osteopenia demonstrates that the nurse understands which evidence-based concept related to the client’s medical diagnosis?
A home-care nurse is visiting the home of a client diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Which question by the nurse is most appropriate when attempting to assess the level of depression that the client’s husband is experiencing as the primary caregiver?
A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder has the nursing diagnosis of Disturbed sleep pattern. When developing a plan of care for this client, which nursing actions are most appropriate? Select all that apply.
A nurse is caring for a client who reveals symptoms of a sleep disorder during the admission assessment. The client also admits that he has “broken down and cried for no apparent reason.” Which criterion is most important for the nurse to initially consider to gain insight into the client’s patterns of sleep and feelings of depression?
A client who abuses cocaine tells the nurse that he’s seeking treatment because he’s struggling with withdrawal symptoms. Which assessment question should help the nurse to understand the withdrawal symptoms the client is experiencing?
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