The police arrive at the emergency department with a client with  lacerations both wrists. Which is the initial nursing action?

A nurse manager is talking to a nurse who she suspects has alcohol use disorder. The nurse tells the nurse manager, “I don’t have a problem. I’m just tired.” The nurse manager should identify that the nurse is using which of the following defense mechanisms?

The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has a substance abuse disorder about the use of nicotine gum  Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce?

The spouse of a client admitted to the hospital for alcohol withdrawal says to the nurse, “I should get out of this bad situation.” What is the appropriate response by the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a client who has a history of opioid abuse and is monitoring the client for signs of withdrawal. Which manifestations are specifically associated with withdrawal from opioids?

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?

The nurse determines that the wife of an alcoholic client is benefiting from attending an Al-Anon group when the nurse hears the wife make which statement?

A nurse is collecting data from an adolescent client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A client diagnosed with bulimia finishes lunch with the other clients. Which intervention by the nurse would be of highest priority?

The nurse is caring for a client who is suspected of being dependent on drugs. Which question should be appropriate for the nurse to ask when collecting data from the client regarding drug abuse?