The nurse is assisting a new mother to breastfeed her baby. The mother asks how she can know the baby is getting anything from her breasts. The nurse responds that which of the following is the best indicator that the newborn is getting breast milk?

The nurse caring for a client with a panic attack might anticipate that the psychiatrist would order a stat dose of

What is the most helpful nursing response to a client who reports he is thinking of dropping out of nursing school because it is too stressful?

What nursing outcomes should the nurse establish for the client who expresses severe anxiety of public speaking? Select all that apply

What nursing care plan interventions would NOT be appropriate for a client with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).  

To avoid heat loss by convection, the nurse should.

Which intervention should the nurse select to help a client with chronic pain disorder cope more effectively?

Which of the following findings during a clinical breast exam are abnormal and require additional follow up? Select all that apply.

CASE STUDY – QUESTION 5 The nurse cares for a 44-year-old male with a known diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a behavioral health urgent care clinic. Phase Sheet   Name James Wheeler Gender M Age 44 Weight 162 lbs (73.5 kg) Allergies NKDA Preferred language English Marital status Married Clinic Notes   1030/Initial Assessment: Diagnosed with PTSD 5 years ago. Appears disheveled, anxious, and easily startled. Reports increased difficulty sleeping over the last month due to nightmares that cause him to wake up in a panic. Client lost his job two weeks ago due to missing too much time from work and he has not been able to get himself together enough to look for a new one. When he lost his job, he also lost his health insurance. He reports missing 2 scheduled clinic appointments and 3 of his weekly group sessions over the last month. Denies a history of self-harm. He states his wife is supportive, but has been upset with him because he has been so irritable, and he doesn’t blame her. Client states, “She would probably be better off if I wasn’t around.”   1100:  Suicide risk assessment completed. Client admits to fleeting, passive suicidal thoughts. “Sometimes I think it would be better if I went to bed and did not wake up, but I would never kill myself. I couldn’t do that to my family, plus I know God does not want me to do that.”  No history of suicide attempts and client states, “I have been down before, but I have always gotten better.” Vital Signs   Time 1030   T ◦F ( ◦C) 97.8 F (36.6 C)   P 98   RR 20   B/P 138/90   Pulse oximeter 97%  (RA)   Pain Headache 7/10     The nurse uses therapeutic communication with the client. For each possible statement or question by the nurse, click to specify if it is therapeutic (1) or not therapeutic (2) to use in the conversation when providing care.

The nurse must plan health teaching for a client with generalized anxiety disorder who is taking lorazepam (Ativan). Which topic should be included?