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 su…
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…
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 fo…
Administration of Spravato requires monitoring the client for at least 1 hour after administration.
The nurse observes a client with mania going and hugging oth…
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–cli…
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 op…
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 di…
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?
A nurse is using the SSI-AOD questionnaire screening tool. T…
A nurse is using the SSI-AOD questionnaire screening tool. The nurse is attempting to gather information about which area?
Which personality disorder is associated with an increased r…
Which personality disorder is associated with an increased risk for physical, verbal, emotional, or sexual abuse?