A nurse is caring for a client who has a suspected brain tumor. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse understand is most frequently used to diagnose brain tumors?

The nurse is reviewing home medications for a client with a history of Major Depressive Disorder who has been taking sertraline for one year. The client states, “I did research and started taking St. John’s Wort to help with my depression in conjunction with sertraline.” Which of the following should the nurse observe for in the client?

A nurse is assessing a client who reports numbness and pain in his right palm, index finger, and middle finger. The client reports working with a keyboard most of the time while at work. The nurse suspects carpal tunnel syndrome. Which of the following tests should the nurse request that the client perform?

The nurse is providing care to a client in the clinic who is newly diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following is the first-choice medication for a client with anxiety?

A nurse is presenting discharge instructions to a client who has multiple sclerosis (MS). The client reports symptoms of diplopia and sensory change. Which of the following nursing statements are appropriate?

The nurse is caring for the following clients. Which client would the nurse assess first after receiving shift report?

A nurse is caring for a young adult client who says he is experiencing increased anxiety and an inability to concentrate. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is reviewing treatment alternatives for managing a client’s behavior. The nurse should identify that which of the following examples describes the least restrictive alternative?

The nurse is at bedside with a client who started having a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement first during the ictal stage?

A nurse is caring for a client 3 days after admission for treatment of depression. The client leaves her current activity, approaches the nurse, and states, “There’s no reason to go on living. I just want to end it all.” Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A client has a head injury and is brought to the emergency department. The vital signs are P: 78; R: 16; B/P: 120/80. The change in this client’s vital signs that indicates increasing intracranial pressure (ICP) requiring notification of the practitioner is: