A 16-year-old client with anorexia nervosa is admitted from clinic with severe weight loss, dizziness on standing, pulse 46/min, and blood pressure 84/50 mm Hg. Which nursing action is the priority?

A hospitalized client with narcissistic personality disorder tells the nurse, “You are too incompetent to take care of me. Get someone more intelligent.” Which response by the nurse is best?

A client with severe depression has not improved with antidepressants, is refusing food, and expresses persistent suicidal intent. Which treatment should the nurse anticipate may be recommended?

A client in a mental health facility who has dependent personality disorder becomes panicked when told the nurse will be off for 3 days and says, “I cannot manage anything without you.” Which nursing intervention is best?

A client with paranoid personality disorder says, “I know the staff are talking about me behind my back.” Which nurse response is best?

A client with schizophrenia has flat affect, poor eye contact, and spends most of the day sitting alone in the day room. Which nursing intervention is best?

A client with depression has not showered in 4 days, eats only when prompted, and says, “Everything takes too much effort.” Which nursing intervention is best?

A client has presented to the nurse with signs and symptoms of a fungal skin infection. What assessment should the nurse prioritize when discussing the possible use of intravenous antifungals?

A client is prescribed metronidazole after being diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection. Which finding should the nurse prioritize when educating the client about this drug?

It is important to avoid taking linezolid and monoamine oxidase inhibitors together because of which serious adverse effect?