A nurse is collecting data from a group of clients who have anxiety disorders and have prescriptions for various psychotropic medications. The nurse should recognize which of the following clients as having an increased risk for suicide?

A nurse is assisting in the development of a community education course about the physical complications related to substance use disorder. Which of the following complications should the nurse include in the discussion about heroin use?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a serious mental illness and has developed tardive dyskinesia from anti-psychotic medication use. Which of the following adverse effects from anti-psychotic medication use would be expected for the client?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a 14-year old client in the emergency department (ED) who has anorexia nervosa.

Physical Examination

Client appears preoccupied and displays poor concentration but is oriented X3. Client has very thin appearance, measuring 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 42.6 kg (94 lb). This calculates to 81% of ideal target weight. Client skin color is pallor with capillary refill greater than 2 seconds. When asked about fainting, client minimizes it and comments. "I was just tired. it was nothing."

Which of the following 5 findings require immediate follow-up by the nurse?

A nurse observes a client sitting alone in her room crying. As the nurse approaches her, the client states, "I'm feeling sad. I don't want to talk now." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is newly diagnosed with schizophrenia and is verbalizing paranoid delusions. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a 14-year old client in the emergency department (ED) who has anorexia nervosa.

Nurses’ Notes

Client brought to the ED by parent due to a fainting at home earlier this evening, Parent reports that client has been worried about their weight and been refusing to eat. Parent also reports client has been spending several hours at the local gym. Vitals signs obtained and labs drawn requested by provider.

Which of the following 5 findings require immediate follow-up by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is reviewing the admission laboratory values for a client who has a history of bulimia nervosa. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for amitriptyline. (Elavil) Which of the following client statement indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who is threatening to commit suicide, which of the following questions should the nurse ask?

A nurse is caring for a group of clients in a mental health facility. Which of the following clients recommend the physician or nurse practioner see first?