A nurse is caring for a client who reports that he is angry with his partner because she thinks he is just trying to gain attention. When the nurse attempts to talk to the client, he becomes angry and tells her to leave. Which of the following defense mechanisms is the client demonstrating?

A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is planning to conduct a support group for adolescents who have cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse include during the orientation phase?

A nurse is assessing a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

A charge nurse is educating a newly licensed nurse about various defense mechanisms. Which of the following examples should the charge nurse provide when discussing rationalization?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a personality disorder and is using transference to cope. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect?

A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of substance use disorder and states, "People are out to get me." The client has tachycardia and hypertension. The nurse should suspect acute toxicity of which of the following substances?

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about contributing factors that can lead to the development of conduct disorder. Which of the following factors related to family dynamics should the nurse include in the teaching?

A charge nurse is making room assignments for new client admissions. Which of the following clients should the nurse place closest to the nurse's station?

A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I am too embarrassed to tell anyone what I did last night." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is assessing a client who has delirium. Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention by the nurse?