During a routine health examination, a 40-year-old client tells the nurse about a family history of colon cancer.  What action will the nurse take next?

During the initial interview at the crisis center, a client reveals that their significant other asks for a divorce. The client is so anxious and reports “to be unable to think straight.” Which response will best assess the client’s coping skills?

A client grieving the recent loss of their significant other, asks if they are becoming mentally ill because they are so sad. What is the nurse’s best response?

During the admission assessment the client reports to be a social drinker and takes gingko for memory problems. What is a potential complication from the combination of alcohol and gingko?

A Latin American female refuses to participate in an assertiveness training group in the inpatient behavioral health unit. What is a possible cultural explanation for this behavior?

The nurse performs a preoperative assessment on a client before surgery. Which finding would require immediate follow-up by the nurse?

Which action takes priority if crisis intervention is to be most effective?

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The observed outcome of critical thinking and decision-making. It is an iterative process that uses nursing knowledge to observe and access presenting situations, identify a prioritized client concern, and generate the best possible evidence-based solutions in order to deliver safe client care.

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