An adolescent with conduct disorder is admitted to an inpati…

An adolescent with conduct disorder is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit after a violent outburst at school. The patient has a documented history of physical abuse and multiple foster home placements. During the initial shift, the patient refuses to follow group rules, challenges staff authority, and becomes visibly agitated when privileges are denied. The charge nurse instructs the staff to apply trauma-informed care principles. Which nursing interventions are most consistent with a trauma-informed approach in this scenario? Select all that apply.

A school nurse is consulting on the case of a 10-year-old ch…

A school nurse is consulting on the case of a 10-year-old child referred for frequent classroom disruptions. The teacher reports that the child often refuses to participate in group activities, argues with adults, and shows frequent temper outbursts. During the assessment, the nurse notes that the child quickly becomes irritable when given constructive feedback and remains resentful toward peers after minor disagreements. There is no history of aggression toward people or animals, property destruction, or theft. Which nursing interpretation best explains the primary clinical feature underlying these behaviors?

A 29-year-old woman is admitted to the psychiatric unit afte…

A 29-year-old woman is admitted to the psychiatric unit after repeated conflicts with coworkers and episodes of emotional outbursts. During the interview, she leans toward the nurse, frequently touches the nurse’s arm, and comments on their “kind eyes.” She describes multiple short-term romantic relationships, often beginning intensely and ending abruptly. She becomes tearful when the nurse turns to answer the phone and immediately changes the subject to a dramatic story about being “almost discovered” as a singer. Which behaviors are most consistent with histrionic personality disorder? Select all that apply.

A 50-year-old male truck driver presents to the occupational…

A 50-year-old male truck driver presents to the occupational health clinic with daytime fatigue, irritability, poor concentration, and elevated blood pressure. He reports sleeping only 4-5 hours per night for the past 6 months and frequently driving long shifts without rest breaks. Which finding best differentiates chronic sleep loss from acute sleep deprivation in this patient?

Match each term with the correct definition. a. Autonomy…

Match each term with the correct definition. a. Autonomy b. Crossing the midline c. Early toddler speech d. Reciprocal vocal exchange e. Convergence f. Food jag g. Parallel play h. Understands functional relationships i. Dysfluency j. Sense of property rights Side-by-side play​

A 73-year-old female is admitted for pneumonia. On day 3 of…

A 73-year-old female is admitted for pneumonia. On day 3 of hospitalization, she becomes increasingly inattentive, repeatedly asks the same questions, and misplaces her call light. She states, “I feel like my thoughts keep slipping away.” Neurological exam is non-focal, vitals are stable, and oxygen saturation is 91% on 2 L/min nasal cannula. Which finding most specifically reflects an acute core cognitive disturbance?