Since the affected neurons resulted in his paralysis, which specific part of the spinal cord do you think the polio virus attacks?

A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client in the busy facility dining room during lunchtime when suddenly the client becomes angry and throws a chair. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform first?

A nurse is caring for a client who was involved in heavy combat and observed war casualties. The nurse should suspect that the client is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) if the client makes which of the following statements?

A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client states, “I’m like Superman. I can do anything. I can fly home today and then, after, I’ll become a U.S. Senator.” Which of the following findings is this client exhibiting?

Is this tract ascending or descending?

Which endocrine gland is also stimulated in the sleep pathway?

A patient is experiencing complicated grief. The patient asks the nurse what type of grief is considered complicated. The nurse would be correct to include what information when explaining complicated grief?

Which statement best defines resilience?

A nurse at a walk-in mental health clinic is assessing a client experiencing severe anxiety. The nurse should recognize the client will likely exhibit which of the following manifestations?

A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder with psychotic features and generalized anxiety disorder. The client has a prescription for clonazepam 0.25 mg PO every 8 hr PRN anxiety. For which of the following client statements should the nurse consider administering clonazepam ?