A client who just went through an upsetting divorce is threatening to commit suicide with a handgun. The client is involuntarily admitted to the psychiatric unit. Which potential nursing problem has the highest priority?

A student nurse is asking for clarification regarding obsessions and compulsions when related to obsessive-compulsive disorder. The nurse explains obsessions are typically recurrent and persistent thoughts. What description of compulsions is most accurate?

The husband of a woman with a somatic symptom illness asks the nurse why the doctors cannot find anything wrong with her. Which would be the appropriate explanation for the nurse to offer?

A client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has recently began a new treatment regimen, along with behavioral therapy. The client expresses concerns with the new treatment and “seriously doubts success will happen.” Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A client suddenly jumps up from the chair, begins yelling and cursing at the nurse. Which of the following would be the best response by the nurse at this time?

A nurse is assessing a new client who has been admitted due to depression and suicidal ideations after being the victim of bullying.  The nurse knows that bullying can include and aggression.  As the nurse is interview the client they learn the the client was ignored and excluded by peers and she documents the client experienced .  

A mother rushes her infant to the emergency room and states “Help, my baby is unresponsive!” Which term is applicable when a person inflicts illness or injury on someone else to gain the attention of emergency medical personnel or to be a “hero” for saving the victim?

A client becomes increasingly hostile and aggressive during group therapy. The client is yelling and has thrown a chair at the wall. The new graduate nurse knows the steps to take to de-escalate the situation. Label in order of priority the steps the new graduate nurse will take. What is the nurse and staff to do first, second and so on. 

Liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit marked as ____ has a smooth seamless inner core and cover bonded together and one or more reinforcement layers between the core and covers for layered conduit .

Compression fittings for EMT are classified as raintight and ____-tight types.