An adolescent asks a nurse conducting an assessment interview, “Why should I tell you anything? You’ll just tell my parents whatever you find out.” Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

Identify the following rhythm (lead II): 

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia had an exacerbation related to medication noncompliance and was hospitalized for 5 days. The patient’s thoughts are now more organized, and discharge is planned. The patient’s family says, “It’s too soon for discharge. We will just go through all this again.” The nurse should:

The spouse of a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, “I don’t understand how events from childhood have anything to do with this disabling illness.” Which response by the nurse will best help the spouse understand the cause of this disorder?

You are told that the cells on a microscope slide are plant, animal, or bacterial. You look at them through a microscope and see cell walls and mitochrondria. You conclude correctly that the cells

Which patient statement would lead the nurse to suspect unsuccessful completion of the developmental task of infancy?

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: