A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and was prescribed citalopram 2 weeks ago with a planned dosage increase 1 week ago. The client reports having an improved appetite, but still feels very depressed and is still having trouble sleeping. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

The nurse conducts a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) assessment for a patient who presents in the emergency department after a motor vehicle crash (MVC). The patient opens the eyes spontaneously, is confused, and withdrawals from pain. Which score does the nurse document for this patient?

GDP is the:

A patient with a seizure disorder asks the purpose of staying awake all night prior to having an electroencephalogram in the morning. What should the nurse explain to this patient?

Which is the priority nursing action when providing care to a patient with a penetrating abdominal wound?

A nurse is assessing a client who has a suspected diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client?

What would the nurse working in the emergency department identify as clinical priorities for the treatment of a patient with a gunshot wound? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing menopausal symptoms and asks the nurse about menopausal hormone therapy (HT). The nurse should inform the client that HT is not recommended due to which of the following findings in the client’s medical history?

The target rate of unemployment is defined as the: