Which of the following interventions can assist the nurse with maintaining professional, accurate and efficient communication with other healthcare professionals?

An interdisciplinary meeting in a mental health clinic takes place once per week. At this week’s meeting, a mental health therapist is discussing a new patient admitted into services. The mental health therapist states, “My new patient is a young mother who lost a child in an unfortunate accident. The mother came into service at her mother’s request, who is concerned about her well-being. She is clearly depressed, functions minimally throughout her day, and is unable to move forward with her life. The accident happened 18 months ago”. The therapist further states the mother feels some responsibility for the accident. Which of the following describes the mother’s current state?

A patient has been in residential treatment services Borderline Personality Disorder and Methamphetamine Use Disorder-Severe. Which of the following should the nurse expect to observe when assessing the patient’s motivation over the next several weeks?

A 28-year-old patient with narcolepsy and cataplexy is being educated on lifestyle modifications and safety precautions. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is caring for four patients in a busy emergency department. Which action by the nurse best reflects the ethical principle of justice?

A nurse is conducting an initial assessment of a 30-year-old veteran who recently returned from direct combat-related deployment. The client reports difficulty sleeping, irritability, and frequent flashbacks to traumatic events experienced while out of the country. Which of the following nursing interventions is the priority?

When we provide treatment for already occurring behavioral problems, we are using the behavioral pediatrics intervention known as:

Which of the following descriptors apply to Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder? Select All That Apply.

When we provide preventative information for potential behavioral problems, we are using the behavioral pediatrics intervention known as:

A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who is experiencing severe pain. The provider orders an opioid analgesic, but the nurse is concerned about the patient developing a potential opioid dependency. What action best demonstrates the nurse’s adherence to the principle of nonmaleficence?