49. A nurse is caring for a client following a suicide attempt. The client has a history of depression, substance abuse, and anorexia nervosa. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority?
8. A nurse uses the modified SAD PERSONS scale to interview…
8. A nurse uses the modified SAD PERSONS scale to interview a client. This tool provides data relevant to assessing what?
60. A nurse is performing an admission assessment for a clie…
60. A nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client who is receiving treatment following a situational crisis. Which of the following assessments by the nurse is the highest priority?
43. A nurse is caring for a child who has been physically ab…
43. A nurse is caring for a child who has been physically abused by a family member. Which of the following statements should the nurse to say to the child?
51. A nurse on an acute care mental health unit is examining…
51. A nurse on an acute care mental health unit is examining the belongings of a client who is being admitted following a suicide attempt. Which of the following belongings should the nurse ask the client’s partner to take back home?
21. A nurse is making a home visit for a 16-year old adolesc…
21. A nurse is making a home visit for a 16-year old adolescent who attempted suicide. Which of the following behaviors should alert the nurse that the adolescent still has suicidal intent?
The nurse is educating a group of women about early warning…
The nurse is educating a group of women about early warning signs of cancer during a breast health seminar.. The nurse expains that any of the following “three C” changes should be reported to a HCP immediately. Name the three C changes.1._________________________2.________________________3._______________________
53. A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed alprazo…
53. A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed alprazolam, a benzodiazepine for managing severe manifestations of anxiety. Which of the following should the nurse prepare to discuss with the client?
37. A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and…
37. A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is having difficulty with performing ADLs. The nurse should consult with which of the following members of the interdisciplinary team to assist the client?
55. A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol 5 mg IM t…
55. A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol 5 mg IM to a client. The amount available is haloperidol 20 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest hundredth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)