A client with schizophrenia is experiencing an acute psychotic episode and is exhibiting violent behavior. What is the nurse’s priority intervention?

A nurse is monitoring a client taking an antipsychotic medication. Which of the following symptoms may indicate neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)?

A psychiatric nurse is working with a family whose loved one has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. What is the primary role of the family in the client’s mental health treatment?

A psychiatric nurse is using the nursing process to assess a client. Which of the following is the correct sequence of the five steps of the nursing process?

A patient presents with a foreign body embedded in the eye. What is the priority nursing intervention?

A patient with a history of heart disease asks about diet modifications. Which dietary recommendation is most appropriate?

A nurse is assessing a patient post-cataract surgery. Which finding requires immediate provider notification?

A psychiatric nurse is working with a client’s family to help them understand their role in supporting the client’s mental health. Which statement by a family member indicates an understanding of their role?

Which post-extubation patient is at the highest risk for aspiration?

A nurse is caring for a patient post-thoracic surgery. Which intervention is most effective in preventing wound infection?