After disturbing the peace, an aggressive, disoriented, unkempt, homeless individual is escorted to an emergency department. The client threatens suicide. The nurse knows which of the following criteria would enable this client to be considered for involuntary commitment?

The nurse working triage in the emergency department would be correct in identifying which client as the best candidate for involuntary commitment?

The nurse is caring for an older male client who states, “You remind me so much of my late wife.” During subsequent encounters with the client, he expresses overwhelming feelings of affection toward the nurse and states “I don’t know what I would do if you weren’t my nurse. No one cares for me like you do.” Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?

The client is diagnosed with cyclothymic disorder. Which of the following client behaviors should the nurse expect to assess?

The client involuntarily committed for suicidal and homicidal ideation refuses their medication. What is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse is caring for the client with cultural objections to medication. The client asks “Is there any way to treat my seasonal depression without medication”. Which of the following statements by the nurse would be most appropriate?

The nurse is caring for the client experiencing serotonin syndrome. Which of the following are the expected symptoms?

The RN is to administer clindamycin 500 mg IV piggy back every 6 hrs. The clindamycin is in 150 ml NS and is to be run over 45 minutes. The nurse will set the IV pump at to administer the medication at what rate?(Round to the nearest whole number)

The nurse is intervening with a married couple experiencing relationship discord, which nursing action reflects an intervention at the secondary level of prevention?

A pregnant client who has been using heroin regularly is at risk for which complication during labor and delivery?