A client is brought to the emergency room by their spouse. The spouse reports that in the past two weeks, the client’s behavior has been “out of control”, hygiene is being ignored, the client is not sleeping, and has spent about $3,000 on credit cards. During the exam, while the spouse is speaking, the client starts interrupting and accusing the spouse of lying. After a lengthy interview, you determine there is on recent trauma or chronic medical conditions, no recent illnesses, and no current medications. The spouse related that he heard rumors that an aunt had a similar issue in the past. The APRN suspects that the client should be further evaluated for which disorder?
When assessing the mental status of a child, which of the fo…
When assessing the mental status of a child, which of the following approaches is most effective in obtaining accurate and comprehensive information?
A client presents to the clinic with a complaint of ear pain…
A client presents to the clinic with a complaint of ear pain. The APRN observes a bulging, erythematous, tympanic membrane that is immobile. Which of the following is most likely the diagnosis?
A client presents to the clinic with a complaint of ear pain…
A client presents to the clinic with a complaint of ear pain. The APRN observes a bulging, erythematous, tympanic membrane that is immobile. Which of the following is most likely the diagnosis?
When conducting a differential diagnosis for a patient prese…
When conducting a differential diagnosis for a patient presenting with a sore throat, which of the following factors are most important to consider?
When providing care to LGBTQ+ clients, which of the followin…
When providing care to LGBTQ+ clients, which of the following practices is most important to create an inclusive and affirming healthcare environment?
The nurse palpates the areas of the skull behind the ears an…
The nurse palpates the areas of the skull behind the ears and is able to identify the mastoid processes, which are nontender. What is the significance?
When conducting a differential diagnosis for a patient prese…
When conducting a differential diagnosis for a patient presenting with a sore throat, which of the following factors are most important to consider?
When assessing a patient with eye drainage, which of the fol…
When assessing a patient with eye drainage, which of the following factors should be considered to help determine the underlying cause?
Select the data included in a sexual history. (Select all th…
Select the data included in a sexual history. (Select all that apply.)