A patient has arrived in the emergency department and is rea…

A patient has arrived in the emergency department and is ready to be called into a room. The nurse attempts to talk to the patient, and the person accompanying the patient answers every question and glares at the patient if she attempts to speak with the nurse. The nurse is concerned that the patient is a victim of human trafficking. Which of the following health issues would further indicate the patient is a potential victim of human trafficking?

A patient has arrived to the Emergency Department (ED) after…

A patient has arrived to the Emergency Department (ED) after experiencing an episode of fainting. Per the medical records, this patient has a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. The patient appears malnourished and significantly underweight for her height. Which of the following assessments is the priority? 

A nurse is assessing a patient with a history of prolonged c…

A nurse is assessing a patient with a history of prolonged childhood abuse who presents with symptoms of hypervigilance, emotional dysregulation, and feelings of worthlessness. Which additional symptom would the nurse most likely expect in a patient with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) compared to standard PTSD?

The nurse is interviewing a patient who admits to taking his…

The nurse is interviewing a patient who admits to taking his prescription morphine (an opiate) more than prescribed. He states, “well, it’s like it stopped working. I needed more to get any relief. I didn’t mean to take more than I was prescribed. Something happened and it doesn’t work like it used it to.” Which of the following symptoms of a substance use disorder does the nurse believe the patient to be experiencing? 

A 45-year-old male patient is prescribed zolpidem (Ambien) f…

A 45-year-old male patient is prescribed zolpidem (Ambien) for short-term management of insomnia. During a follow-up visit, the patient reports episodes of sleepwalking and performing activities he does not remember the next morning. What is the nurse’s priority action?