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?
Read DetailsA 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 .
Read DetailsA 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?
Read DetailsA 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.
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