A nurse is discussing the process of evidence-based practice (EBP) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements made by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the process?

A nurse is discussing the process of evidence-based practice (EBP) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements made by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the process?

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 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?

A client has made a successful suicide attempt while hospitalized on a unit that specializes in the treatment of depression. When considering both milieu control and crisis management, which intervention will the nursing staff implement?

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a recent diagnosis of depression. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a primary risk factor for this disorder?

A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who jumps out of her chair and begins to shout angrily at the clients around her. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

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 caring for a client who has depression. The client refuses to get out of bed, go to activities, or participate in any of the unit's programs. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder. Since her admission 3 days ago, she has not put on clean clothes, washed her hair, or participated in any of the unit activities. On this day, the nurse observes that she is wearing clean clothes and has combed her hair. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for suspected abuse. The client is quiet and withdrawn. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote client communication?