A client comes to the health care provider’s office for an annual checkup. During the interview, the client informs the nurse that the spouse died unexpectedly of a heart attack 2 months ago. Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a client that comes to the clinic after experiencing intimate partner violence and sustaining a fractured arm and jaw. Which statement(s) by the nurse is most therapeutic? Select all that apply.

A college student comes to the counseling center and tells the nurse that they fear their partner. The student states, “My partner is so jealous and overprotective. My partner wants to know where I am and who I’m with every minute.” Which is the best response by the nurse?

A client is informed by the nurse that they must take their medication, and the client kicks the nurse and runs to their room. Which action by the nurse demonstrates that the nurse falsely imprisons the client?

The nurse will be working in a unit with a client that is known to become aggressive. Which action will the nurse take to deal effectively with this client?

The nurse is working with a client who experienced their youngest child’s death 2 months ago. When the nurse approaches, the client yells, “I don’t want to talk to you. You have no idea what it’s like to lose a child!” Which response is most therapeutic to the client?

A client with end-stage alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver is hesitant to talk about the illness and the impending loss of life from their alcohol use disorder. Which action by the nurse can promote the client’s ability to express their feelings?

The nurse is educating a client about ways to recognize early signs of anger and aggression prior to demonstrating aggressive behaviors. Which statement made by the client demonstrates the education is effective?

A client expresses to the nurse that their spouse’s frequent nagging angers the client. The nurse role plays assertive communication techniques with the client. Which indicates that the client is able to use assertive techniques effectively with their spouse?

Use two allostasis principles to explain how chronic stress can produce persistent physiological change and disease risk (e.g., higher blood pressure).