A hospitalized client with a history of alcohol abuse tells the nurse, “I am leaving now.  I have to go.  I don’t want any more treatment.  I have things that I have to do right way.”  The client has not been discharged and is scheduled for an important diagnostic test to be performed in 1 hour.  After the nurse discusses the client’s concerns with the client, the client dresses and begins to walk out of the hospital room.  What action should the nurse take? 

You are caring for a 12-year-old boy with a diagnosis of conduct disorder.  Which of the following would you be most likely to expect given this diagnosis?

Patients with antisocial personality disorder: 

Nurses know that when working with patients who have personality disorders; the most difficult task for these patients will probably be: 

A young adult arrives in the after-hours clinic with dilated pupils, an elevated heart rate, extreme sensitivity to sounds around him, sense of being outside of his body, and fine tremors of the hands.  The patient admits to recent use of an illegal street drug.  As the nurse collecting this data, you suspect: 

Your new patient is admitted with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.  Which of the following is the patient most likely to demonstrate? 

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

A boy with a conduct disorder diagnosis would be most likely to have which symptom?

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with paranoid personality disorder who is experiencing disturbed though processes.  In formulating a nursing plan of care, which best intervention should the nurse include? 

Your new patient is at risk for alcohol withdrawal.  You know that alcohol withdrawal tends to develop within what period after the last drink?