The nurse is performing an assessment of the family dynamics for a client with an eating disorder. Which issue observed by the nurse is an indicator of why the client may be experiencing an eating disorder?

The nurse is educating a client with bulimia to use self-monitoring techniques. Which statement by the client would indicate that the education provided is effective?

A client is diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. Which outcome would be the most appropriate for the behaviors associated with this condition?

The nurse is talking with a client who has a diagnosis of substance abuse. The client states, “I don’t know what to do to handle the stress in my life that makes me want to take drugs.” Based on the client’s statement, which expected outcome should the nurse identify when updating the client’s plan of care?

The nurse is talking with a client regarding their addiction to opioids. The client states, “I am unhappy in my job. My spouse is always nagging at me to make more money. The kids want more expensive toys.” Which is the most therapeutic response by the nurse?

Administration of Spravato requires monitoring the client for at least 1 hour after administration.

The nurse observes a client with mania going and hugging other clients. A client states to the nurse, “Please make that person stop hugging and touching us.” Which statement will the nurse make to the client that is exhibiting these behaviors?

The nurse is attempting to establish a therapeutic nurse–client relationship with a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Which action is most important for the nurse to do to establish this relationship?

A client is being treated in a detoxification setting for opioid abuse. To minimize withdrawal symptoms, the nurse anticipates which drug will be prescribed?

A nurse is working with a client diagnosed with an eating disorder. Which intervention would be most appropriate for the nurse to use initially to elicit unbiased data from the client?