What information is conveyed by nursing diagnoses? Select all that apply.

Which patient would be most appropriate to refer for assertive community treatment (ACT)? A patient diagnosed with:

A patient diagnosed with major depression has lost 20 pounds in one month, has chronic low self-esteem, and a plan for suicide. The patient has taken an antidepressant medication for 1 week. Which nursing intervention has the highest priority?

During clinical, the new graduate nurse is assigned to care for a critically ill patient and is faced with many STAT medications and treatments. The new graduate nurse consults with their preceptor in order to:

When alprazolam (Xanax) is prescribed for a patient who experiences acute anxiety, health teaching should include instructions to:

During an outpatient visit you are assessing a patient’s understanding about the clinical manifestations of osteoporosis. Select all of the clinical manifestations stated by the patient that are correct: (Select all that apply.)

A school age child tells the school nurse, “Other kids call me mean names and will not sit with me at lunch. Nobody likes me.” Select the nurse’s most therapeutic response.

A patient experiencing panic suddenly began running and shouting, “I’m going to explode!” Select the nurse’s best action.

The desired outcome for a patient experiencing insomnia is, “Patient will sleep for a minimum of 5 hours nightly within 7 days.” At the end of 7 days, review of sleep data shows the patient sleeps an average of 4 hours nightly and takes a 2-hour afternoon nap. What is the nurse’s next action?

A nurse assessed a patient who reluctantly participated in activities, answered questions with minimal responses, and rarely made eye contact. What information should be included when documenting the assessment? Select all that apply.