A nurse is caring for a client who has been physically abused by her boyfriend. The nurse has also experienced abuse in a previous intimate relationship. What potentially detrimental nursing issue may occur?

A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has a history of violent behavior and has asked the nurse to keep confidential information about the desire to kill several classmates and a school teacher. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate to give?

A mother diagnosed with schizophrenia and her 12-year-old child live in a homeless shelter following a difficult divorce. The child has formed a trusting relationship with a shelter volunteer and tells him, “My three friends had fun on our school science fair project, and we got an A!” Which characteristic is this child displaying?

A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has a history of violent behavior and has asked the nurse to keep confidential information about the desire to kill several classmates and a school teacher. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate to give?

A nurse in a mental health clinic is assessing a client who was brought in by her adult daughter stating that her mother has not been able to leave her home for weeks because she is afraid to be outdoors alone. The nurse should anticipate planning care for managing which of the following phobias?

A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and was prescribed the antidepressant fluoxetine two weeks ago, with a planned dosage increase one week ago. The client reports having an improved appetite, but still feels quite depressed and is still having trouble sleeping. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a client who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is admitting a client who has experienced a weight loss of 11 kg (25 lb) in the past 3 months. The client weighs 40 kg (88 lb) and believes she is fat. Which of the following aspects of care should the nurse consider the first priority for this client?

A nurse is caring for an adolescent female client with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder who attacked one of her friends and is admitted to the psychiatric unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?