The 28- year-old client is admitted to the emergency department for treatment of injuries she says were caused during a sexual assault. What is the MOST important nursing intervention for this client?

The mother of a child diagnosis with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) says to her nurse, “I have three kids in grade school and I never know what any of them are doing. They have their lives and I have mine.” What type of family boundaries are described by this comment?

Children are classified as a vulnerable population, along with the elderly and disabled. Providing for special protection under the law. Based upon research and statistics, children are at an increased risk of abuse if which of the following are present? Select ALL that apply.

You notice the defense mechanism rationalization is being used by client who is a victim of abuse. How does this defense mechanism assist the client? 

A 10-year-old client who takes an Amphetamine has the nursing diagnosis: Risk for imbalanced nutrition less than body requirements due to the medication side effect of anorexia. What is the nursing intervention that BEST prevents this diagnosis from becoming an actual problem?

The nurse is working with a client with Paranoid Personality Disorder to facilitate behavioral change. Which intervention does the nurse employ that will have the GREATEST impact on successful achievement of outcomes?

During admission, the female client with Histrionic Personality Disorder is flirtatious during interactions with the male nurse. What is the MOST appropriate intervention by the nurse? 

A female client diagnosed with Somatization Pain Disorder (Conversion Disorder) is admitted to an in-client psychiatric unit. Which statement made by the client describes the PRIMARY GAIN she gets from her disorder? 

The nurse is discharging a client who suffers with panic attacks to home.  What encouragement given by the nurse will help the client from becoming socially isolated?  

The spouse, when talking about his wife who is diagnosed with Somatization Disorder, tells the nurse “I am running out of patience” and “I think my wife has all these health problems on purpose.” What is the BEST response by the nurse?