The nurse is caring for a client, diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, who demonstrates intense fear of abandonment, rapidly shifting emotions, and repeated threats of self-harm after an interpersonal conflict. Which nursing intervention is the priority?

A 16‑year‑old adolescent is brought to an outpatient mental health clinic by his aunt following exposure to a fatal shooting involving his best friend four months earlier. The family physician has referred the adolescent with a provisional diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which assessment findings identified by the nurse represent known risk factors for the development of PTSD? Select All That Apply.

Which of the following statements about Doxycycline (e.g. Vibramycin) is CORRECT?

A client with a diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit. The client repeatedly violates unit rules and attempts to manipulate staff and other clients. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A client is brought to the clinic by a family member who reports concern that the client may have dementia. During the nursing assessment, which finding is most indicative of delirium rather than dementia?

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) on an inpatient psychiatric unit. Which medication class should the nurse expect to be prescribed as the first‑line treatment for depression?

A client with dementia is eating in the dining room for a meal, assisted by a nurse. During the meal, the client becomes agitated and somewhat aggressive with the nurse. Which nursing action is appropriate to minimizes the client’s agitated behavior?

A client with bipolar disorder is receiving initial treatment for acute mania and has been taking lithium carbonate for the past two weeks. The nurse reviews the client’s laboratory results and notes a serum lithium level of 0.8 mEq/L.What is the most appropriate nursing action.

Which of these would be an example of a “non-traditional” drug in the context of a bacterial pathogen?

Before starting TRASTUZUMAB (HERCEPTIN) therapy a patient’s tumor will be tested to determine: