The nurse holds the hand of a client who is withdrawing from alcohol. What is the nurse’s rationale for this intervention?

 A client presents in the emergency department with a friend who reports that the client has been sitting in her apartment “staring off into space” and doesn’t seem interested in doing anything. During the assessment, the client reveals, with little emotion, that she was raped 4 months ago. Which of these is the most appropriate interpretation of the client’s lack of emotion?

. A client diagnosed with bipolar I disorder is distraught over insomnia experienced over the past 3 nights and a 12-lb weight loss over the past 2 weeks. Which should be this client’s priority nursing diagnosis?

Which of the following statements made by the nurse indicate that the nurse understands appropriate use of self-disclosure in a therapeutic nurse-client relationship?

A psychiatric-mental health nurse working on an inpatient unit receives a call asking if an individual has been a patient in the facility. Which nursing response reflects the most appropriate legal and ethical obligations?

Which nursing response is the best example of the therapeutic communication technique of offering self?

Which of the following indicates that the integrity of the nurse-patient relationship may be in jeopardy? Select all that apply.

A charge nurse openly disagrees with a staff nurse’s suggestions during a staff meeting. After the meeting, the staff nurse in turn angrily criticizes a Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP). What defense mechanism is the staff nurse demonstrating?

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia receives fluphenazine decanoate (Prolixin Decanoate) from a home health nurse. During one regularly scheduled home visit, the client refuses the medication. Which nursing intervention is ethically appropriate?

In “A Rose for Emily,” what plot element is reflected in the town’s decision to send aldermen to Emily’s home after complaints?