A person has just sustained an ischemic stroke. _____ is an ideal treatment if administered within 3 to 5 hours.

_______ plays a role in regulating mood, appetite, aggression, and arousal.

Compounds that signal brain cells to develop in certain ways are called:

Which individual in the emergency department should be considered at the highest risk for completing suicide?

A staff nurse tells another nurse, “I evaluated a new patient using the SAD PERSONS scale and got a score of 10. I’m wondering if I should send the patient home.” Select the best reply by the second nurse.

Which understanding about individuals who attempt suicide will help a nurse plan the care for a suicidal patient? Every suicidal person should be considered:

A client is newly committed to an inpatient psychiatric unit. Which nursing intervention best lowers this client’s risk for suicide?

An adult tells the nurse, “I can’t take anymore! Last year my husband had an affair and now we don’t communicate. Three months ago, I found a lump in my breast. Yesterday my daughter told me she’s quitting college and moving in with her boyfriend.” What is the priority nursing diagnosis?

The _______  is/are especially important for breaking down drugs in the body.

New neurons continue to develop throughout life in the: