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What is a therapeutic response to a patient who becomes very…

What is a therapeutic response to a patient who becomes very close to one of the nurses: The nurse is leaving for the day. The patient has expressed anxiety with separation. Which of the following shows validation of the patient’s feelings along with setting a boundary?

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Which of the following assessment questions is most importan…

Which of the following assessment questions is most important during the interview with the patient who is reporting hallucinations (voices outside their head)?

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In working with a patient who has delusions, what communicat…

In working with a patient who has delusions, what communication principles should the nurse apply?

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A 21-year-old college student is admitted to an outpatient m…

A 21-year-old college student is admitted to an outpatient mental health clinic with diagnoses of major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and problematic social media use. The client reports “I spend 8-10 hours every day looking at other people’s posts. Everyone seems successful except me. I started taking my roommate’s ADHD medication because it helps me stay awake and study longer.” During the assessment, the nurse notes the following: Sleeping 3 hours per night 8-lb weight loss over the past month Increased irritability Client states, “Sometimes I think everyone would be better off without me.” Which action should the nurse take first?

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What observations might indicate a patient is nearing death?

What observations might indicate a patient is nearing death?

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Which areas of assessment are important to confirm diagnosis…

Which areas of assessment are important to confirm diagnosis of depression? (Select all that apply.)

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A client with narcissistic personality disorder tells the nu…

A client with narcissistic personality disorder tells the nurse: “I should be treated by the best doctor here. I am more important than the other patients.” What is the best response by the nurse?

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A psychiatric nurse is caring for a 35-year-old incarcerated…

A psychiatric nurse is caring for a 35-year-old incarcerated client with a history of antisocial personality disorder and alcohol use disorder. The client was admitted to the mental health unit after becoming increasingly agitated. The nurse notes: Pacing continuously in the room Tremors and sweating Reporting, “I see insects crawling on the wall.” Becoming verbally threatening toward other inmates Which action should the nurse take first?

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Which one of the following is a risk factor for major depres…

Which one of the following is a risk factor for major depressive disorder?

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While you may already be sipping your pumpkin spice lattes (…

While you may already be sipping your pumpkin spice lattes (like me), the official astronomical start to fall only occurs this year on September 22nd.  What is the significance of this particular day in San Antonio? Select all that apply. 

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