A woman presents to the ED with multiple cuts and abrasions. Her right eye is swollen shut, tearing, and bruised. Upon further assessment and questioning, she states that her husband did this to her.  What is the PRIORITY nursing intervention at this time?

What is represented by the P wave on the EKG tracing?

The nurse is planning care for a client who was admitted to the hospital after threatening to harm himself when he was stopped by the police for speeding. He is diagnosed with alcoholism, depression, and anxiety. Which of the following ordered medications does the nurse question administering to the client? 

The nurse administers thiamine to the alcoholic client receiving intravenous D5W. What condition is the thiamine used to prevent in alcoholic clients? 

After collaboration with unit staff, the nurse understands that the use of 4-point restraints would be appropriate for which of the following clients? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

The client who has a new order for an SSRI to treat her depression says, “I don’t want to take this medicine because I don’t understand how it works.” What is the BEST response from the nurse?

Of the following pharmacological agents, which is not useful for treating anxiety disorders?

Which of the following questions would be illegal on a job application?

The NCLEX-PN makes it possible to practice nursing in another state if the graduate has passed the NCLEX/CAT in his or her own state and meets the other state’s educational requirements. This licensure from one state to another is called

A client comes to the emergency department with a broken wrist and significant bruising inflicted during a beating given by her intimate partner. The client states she plans to stay in the relationship at this time. What is the APPROPRIATE response by the nurse?