When a client experiences a manic episode, the nurse would expect to find which of the following? 

A client has been battered by her husband since they were married 8 years ago. Until this hospitalization for major depression, she avoided working on her situation. She expresses a desire to deal with the problem now because the battering is occurring more often. The most useful and realistic outcome for this client is: Within two days the client will…

What kind of behavior is the client with Anorexia Nervosa engaging in when she eats before breakfast on weight day to get out of being weighed? 

What characteristics are expected in relationships with others for a client who has been diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder?

A new client is reported to have characteristics of social discomfort, low self-esteem, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.  Which of the following personality Disorders would BEST describe these traits?  

A young child, diagnosed with Autism, has sustained multiple minor injuries over the past year. Brought in by his grandmother, she states, “my daughter says he fell down the stairs again. I know he doesn’t understand dangers sometimes”. When would you suspect chronic physical abuse? 

What is represented by the P wave on the EKG tracing?

After getting a paper cut on her finger, the client begins yelling, “Help I’m bleeding and it won’t stop. Call 9-1-1.” This behavior is consistent with which personality disorder diagnosis? 

After collaboration with unit staff, the nurse understands that the use of 4-point restraints would be appropriate for which of the following clients? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

A client at the crisis intervention clinic reports the following problems: she was severely burned as a child, her husband left her 1 year ago, her son was jailed on drug charges 6 months ago, she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and hypertension 3 months ago and, she was evicted yesterday and has no place to live. Which of the client’s problems is appropriate for crisis intervention therapy?