A nurse evaluates a patient’s abstract thinking during a mental status exam (MSE). Which patient response demonstrates an IMPAIRED ability to think abstractly?

A nurse builds a therapeutic alliance with a patient experiencing paranoid delusions. Which interventions are most appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is educating a patient who has been prescribed naltrexone for alcohol use disorder. Which of the following statements correctly describes naltrexone?

A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of substance abuse is presenting with elevated blood pressure, tachycardia, dilated pupils, and agitation. Which of the following is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has a history of chronic alcohol use and is experiencing withdrawal symptoms. The healthcare provider suspects the patient is developing delirium tremens (DTs). Which of the following symptoms is most characteristic of delirium tremens?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the family of a patient with dementia. Which of the following safety measures should the nurse recommend to prevent injury at home?

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient who has been prescribed disulfiram (Antabuse) to help manage alcohol use disorder. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?

A nurse is educating a family member of a patient with Alzheimer’s disease about the role of medications in managing the disorder. Which of the following statements made by the family member indicates a need for further teaching?

A 45-year-old patient with a history of chronic alcohol use presents to the emergency department with confusion, tremors, and hallucinations. The healthcare provider suspects that the patient is experiencing delirium tremens (DTs) due to alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate to manage this patient’s condition?

A nurse is caring for a patient with dementia who is repeatedly asking to go home. The patient appears confused and anxious. Which of the following responses by the nurse is the most therapeutic?