A client being seen in the mental health clinic recently lost their home in a fire destroying all the belongings. Which of the following would be the priority assessment for the nurse to perform for this client?

A client lost control of his behavior, broke a window, and made verbal threats to staff and other clients. The client was placed in mechanical restraints by the nursing team. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to explain the use of restraints to the client?

An 82-year-old man is admitted to a medical-surgical unit for diagnostic confirmation and management of suspected delirium. Which of the following statements by the patient’s daughter best supports the diagnosis?

A nurse teaching a client about prescribed antipsychotic medication informs the client to contact a health care provider immediately if the client notices which of the following:

The nurse is teaching a parent of a 17 year old child that has been diagnosed with intermittent explosive disorder (IED). The nurse knows the teaching has been effective when the parent states which of the following:

A child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin). Which of the following side effects should the nurse tell the parents to monitor in the child? Select all that apply.

The nurse is planning a community education session on elder abuse awareness. Which points should the nurse be sure to include? (Select all that apply.)     ✓Withholding money for necessities is a form of abuse ✓Not helping you get the medical attention you need is a form of abuse ✓It is abuse if you feel forced to have sex It is abuse if your caregiver does not offer to take care of your pets E. It is abuse if the family does not allow the elder to smoke in the home

Which of the following medication does the nurse administer as a cholinesterase inhibitor to temporarily slow the progress of dementia?

The nurse is assessing a client that may have suffered from spousal abuse. Which of the following is the priority assessment for this client?

Which of the following are signs and symptoms that are most commonly associated with the use of heroin use? (Select all that apply.)