A patient has been in residential treatment services Borderline Personality Disorder and Methamphetamine Use Disorder-Severe. Which of the following should the nurse expect to observe when assessing the patient’s motivation over the next several weeks?

A 28-year-old patient with narcolepsy and cataplexy is being educated on lifestyle modifications and safety precautions. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is caring for four patients in a busy emergency department. Which action by the nurse best reflects the ethical principle of justice?

A nurse is conducting an initial assessment of a 30-year-old veteran who recently returned from direct combat-related deployment. The client reports difficulty sleeping, irritability, and frequent flashbacks to traumatic events experienced while out of the country. Which of the following nursing interventions is the priority?

When we provide treatment for already occurring behavioral problems, we are using the behavioral pediatrics intervention known as:

Which of the following descriptors apply to Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder? Select All That Apply.

When we provide preventative information for potential behavioral problems, we are using the behavioral pediatrics intervention known as:

A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who is experiencing severe pain. The provider orders an opioid analgesic, but the nurse is concerned about the patient developing a potential opioid dependency. What action best demonstrates the nurse’s adherence to the principle of nonmaleficence?

A patient has been diagnosed with stage four terminal cancer on the oncology unit. The nurse approaches the patient to provide support. The patient states, “this is just not true. I want a second opinion. Look at me? I am feeling great! I am not dying.” What stage of grief is the patient experiencing?

A patient has recently been diagnosed with cancer and confides in the nurse, expressing concerns about the diagnosis being shared with family members. The nurse assures the patient that the information will remain confidential. Which action by the nurse best demonstrates the ethical principle of fidelity?