A nurse is caring for a client who has depressive disorder, is in alcohol withdrawal, and reports a recent job loss. Which of the following should be the priority nursing intervention?

A adolescent is prescribed Ritalin for attention deficit disorder. What instructions should the nurse provide to the parents?

Which instructions should the nurse provide to a client prescribed a nicotine patch (Nicotrol) to help control nicotine cravings during smoking cessation?                 

Ultimate responsibility for the quality of medical care in a hospital rests with which of the following?

A nurse is assisting with the admission of an adolescent female client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is assigned to care for a client with anorexia notes the presence of inadequate nutritional intake in the client’s record. Which of the following would be most appropriate to assess based on this finding?

Which behavior modification technique should the nurse use when assigned to a 9-year-old diagnosed with conduct disorder that is exhibiting impulsive and aggressive behavior?            

The parents of a 2-year-old tells the nurse the child becomes excessively anxious when they have to be left at daycare. Which of the responses by the nurse would be most therapeutic?

Which behavior would the nurse expect to observe when monitoring a child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?       

A nurse is caring for a client admitted with anorexia nervosa and notes that the client has been vigorously exercising for the last 30 minutes. Which nursing action is appropriate?