A nurse is conducting an initial assessment of a 14-year-old male client, diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder and admitted to an adolescent substance abuse unit. Assessment data reveals: parents report recurring school problems; client demonstrates hostile body language including crossed arms and abrupt movements; client’s verbal communication indicates resistance: “Okay, ask your stupid questions, but don’t expect me to cooperate!” Analyze the following therapeutic responses and select the option that best promotes engagement while addressing the client’s emotional state.

A nurse is caring for a client in the oliguric phase of acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to observe in this phase? 

An 10-year-old has been diagnosed with depression. When the psychiatric mental health nurse is interviewing the child for the first time, which question would be most appropriate to ask?

What is the national origin of the majority of Hispanic Americans? 

A nurse is caring for a client who received spinal anesthesia during surgery. Which of the following findings indicates a complication requiring further evaluation? 

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client with fulminant hepatitis. The results show an elevated international normalized ratio (INR) of 6.2 and decreased platelet count of 80,000/mm³. The client is lethargic with Right Upper Quadrant pain and has new-onset petechiae. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate? 

The circulating nurse, working in the operating room, understands that their role includes  

A  hospitalized client diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia states to the nurse, “I’m so afraid. Where am I? Where is my family?” Which is the most therapeutic response by the nurse?

Which client should the postpartum nurse assess first after receiving shift report?

The nurse is caring for a client 1-day postpartum after a vaginal delivery. The client received fentanyl in the epidural catheter, which was discontinued at the end of the immediate recovery period (stage 4). She has developed severe itching. What drug does the nurse give a dose of?