A staff nurse tells another nurse, “I evaluated a new patient using the SAD PERSONS scale and got a score of 10. I’m wondering if I should send the patient home.” Select the best reply by the second nurse.

Individuals with schizophrenia tend to show the largest degree of cortical atrophy in the:

A severely depressed patient who has been on suicide precautions tells the nurse, “I am feeling a lot better, so you can stop watching me. I have taken too much of your time already.” Which is the nurse’s best response?

A person has just sustained an ischemic stroke. _____ is an ideal treatment if administered within 3 to 5 hours.

A patient comes to the clinic with superficial cuts on the left wrist. The patient paces around the room sobbing but cringes when approached and responds to questions with only shrugs or monosyllables. Select the nurse’s best initial statement to this patient.

The _______ produces neurohormones that stimulate the  _______ to secrete releasing hormones into the circulatory system.

A troubled adolescent opened fire in a high school cafeteria, fatally shooting three people and injuring many others. Hundreds of parents come to the high school after hearing the news reports. After the police arrest the shooter, which action should occur next?

A suicidal client says to a nurse, “There’s nothing to live for anymore.” Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?

A woman says, “I can’t take anymore! Last year my husband had an affair and now we don’t communicate. Three months ago, I found a lump in my breast. Yesterday my daughter said she’s quitting college and moving in with her boyfriend.” Which issue should be the focus for crisis intervention?

The _______  is/are especially important for breaking down drugs in the body.