When communicating with a patient, how should the nurse convey positive body language?

The nurse is documenting the mental status exam of a manic patient. The patient speaks rapidly and nonstop, saying: “I have so much to do today—I’m going to clean the whole house, start three new businesses, call my brother, and then maybe run for president because I’d be great at it!” Which entry is most appropriate for the nurse to document?

During a group therapy session, a client remarks, “I thought I was the only one struggling with panic attacks, but hearing everyone else talk makes me realize I’m not alone.” Which therapeutic factor best explains this benefit of group therapy?

Solve the inequality. Write your answer in interval notation.  

  Which patient would a nurse assess being the highest risk for attempting suicide?

Solve the equation. Identify the solution as a value for x, no solution, or all real numbers.

Write the inequality in interval notation:

A patient approaches the medication nurse and states, “I can’t believe you are NOT helping me with my cravings for my fentanyl patches! When I got off alcohol 2 years ago, they gave me naltrexone for my cravings, and it really helped. I can’t stand the cravings and back pain anymore, and I’m getting angry.” Which responses by the nurse would be helpful for this patient? Select all that apply.

Solve the equation. Be sure to check your answer and type it as y=______.

A 20-year-old male, Cody, arrives at the emergency department by ambulance. He is unconscious, with slow respirations and pinpoint pupils. There are “tracks” visible on his arms. The friend, Ralph, who came with him reports that Cody had just “shot up dope” when he became unconscious. Which medication would the nurse most likely expect to administer?