A nurse interacts with a newly hospitalized patient. Which nursing statement reflects the communication technique of "offering self"?

A patient sits in silence for 20 minutes after a therapy appointment, appearing tense and vigilant. The patient abruptly stands and paces back and forth, clenching and unclenching fists, and then stops and stares in the face of a staff member. What is the likely conclusion regarding the patient's behavior?

A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder was hospitalized for 8 days. Treatment included six electroconvulsive therapy sessions and aggressive dose adjustments of antidepressant medications. The patient owns a small business and was counseled not to make major decisions for a month. Select the correct rationale for this counseling.

Which experiences are most likely to precipitate posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client who is receiving treatment following a situational crisis. Which of the following assessments by the nurse is the highest priority?

A nurse is discussing legal exceptions to client confidentiality with nursing staff. Which of the following statements by a staff member indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client following a suicide attempt. The client has a history ofdepression, substance abuse, and anorexia nervosa. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?

Which institution-specific clinical practice resource will the nurse use to integrate evidence- based practice (EBP) into the care of a client hospitalized for the purpose of the evaluation of his or her current therapy plan?

A nurse interacts with a newly hospitalized patient. Which nursing statement reflects the communication technique of "offering self"?

A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is caring for a client who has depression. After 3 days of treatment, the nurse notices that the client suddenly seems cheerful and relaxed and there are no longer signs of a depressive state. Which of the following interventions is appropriate to include in the plan of care?

A nurse answers a suicide crisis line. A caller says, "I live alone in a home several miles from my nearest neighbors. I have been considering suicide for 2 months. I have had several drinks and now my gun is loaded. I'm going to shoot myself in the heart." How would the nurse assess the lethality of this plan?