A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with end-stage liver cancer. Which of the following responses is an indication the client is in the denial phase of the grief process?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with end-stage liver cancer. Which of the following responses is an indication the client is in the denial phase of the grief process?

A registered nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and is constantly picking up after others in the day room. The nurse should recognize that the client uses this behavior to do which of the following?

A single parent is experiencing feelings of inadequacy related to work and family since one teenaged child ran away 2 weeks ago. The parent seeks the help of a therapist specializing in cognitive therapy. The psychotherapist who uses cognitive therapy will treat the client by:
Select one:

A young female client is admitted to the emergency room because she was raped that evening by her date.
How should the registered nurse record the client's chief complaint in the medical record?

The nurse provides care for clients in the pediatric clinic. The nurse understands that according to Erikson Stages of Psychosocial development, trust and significant early attachments develop during which time period?

A client tells the nurse. "l wanted my health care provider to prescribe alprazolam (Xanax) for my anxiety disorder but buspirone (Buspar) was prescribed instead. Why?" The registered nurse's reply should be based on that buspirone:
Select one:

Which technique will best communicate to a patient that the registered nurse is interested in listening?

A registered nurse puts a client who has a psychotic disorder in seclusion overnight because the unit is very short-staffed, and the client frequently fights with other clients. the nurse's actions are an example of which of the following torts?

A registered nurse is providing a community health education class about suicide prevention. Which of the following should the nurse identify as risk factors for suicide? (Select all that apply).

A registered nurse is planning to care for a client who demonstrates manipulative behaviors. Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan of care?