Patriots and loyalists were divided across the colonies. Which factor most influenced loyalty to Britain?

The psychiatric nurse is searching the belongings of a client admitted for a recent suicidal attempt. The nurse finds a note that details the time, place and means to successfully commit suicide on discharge. Which of the following should be the priority nursing action (intervention) for this discovery?

The psychiatric nurse is assessing a new client recently diagnosed with severe depression with psychotic features. Which question should the nurse ask the client at this time of the interview?

The nurse working on the psychiatric unit is notified of an involuntary admission. In the blanks provided, denote the MAIN reason why a client would be admitted to the psychiatric unit as involuntary statis. Place your answer in the blank below. [BLANK-1]

The psychiatric nurse is collecting data who is taking chlorpromazine (Thorazine) on a patient. Which of the following should the nurse identify as extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)? Select all that apply.

The psychiatric nurse is working with a client who lost her youngest child two months ago. When the nurse approached the client, the patient yells, “I don’t want to talk to you. You have no idea what it’s like to lose a child!’ The nurse bases her response to the client on the understanding of which of the following?

The psychiatrist is switching from a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) to a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). Which time frame is recommended between the time that the SSRI is discontinued, and another class of antidepressant is started?

A client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa newly admitted to the psychiatric inpatient unit. Which of the following nursing intervention takes priority?

Which of the following best describes the tort of negligence in a healthcare setting?

The nursing professor is finalizing the final grades for her class of students. The professor has formulated the class in the same fashion as a therapy group, using the steps of group dynamics. During the termination phase of the professor-student relationship, which method would be used as the last closing of the relationship?