A patient has arrived to the Emergency Department (ED) after…

A patient has arrived to the Emergency Department (ED) after experiencing an episode of fainting. Per the medical records, this patient has a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. The patient appears malnourished and significantly underweight for her height. Which of the following assessments is the priority? 

A nurse is assessing a patient with a history of prolonged c…

A nurse is assessing a patient with a history of prolonged childhood abuse who presents with symptoms of hypervigilance, emotional dysregulation, and feelings of worthlessness. Which additional symptom would the nurse most likely expect in a patient with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) compared to standard PTSD?

The nurse is interviewing a patient who admits to taking his…

The nurse is interviewing a patient who admits to taking his prescription morphine (an opiate) more than prescribed. He states, “well, it’s like it stopped working. I needed more to get any relief. I didn’t mean to take more than I was prescribed. Something happened and it doesn’t work like it used it to.” Which of the following symptoms of a substance use disorder does the nurse believe the patient to be experiencing? 

A 45-year-old male patient is prescribed zolpidem (Ambien) f…

A 45-year-old male patient is prescribed zolpidem (Ambien) for short-term management of insomnia. During a follow-up visit, the patient reports episodes of sleepwalking and performing activities he does not remember the next morning. What is the nurse’s priority action?