A nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a patient who recently suffered an ischemic stroke affecting the occipital lobe. Which of the following findings would be most consistent with this area of brain injury?

A nurse is conducting a home visit for a client suspected of experiencing intimate partner violence. The client appears withdrawn, has multiple bruises in various stages of healing, and hesitates when asked about their relationship. The client explains, "He didn't mean to hurt me: it just gets worse sometimes." Which nursing action is most appropriate to promote the client's safety and autonomy?

A nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia who has been receiving haloperidol for the past 10 days. The client becomes increasingly restless, frequently shifting in their chair, and states. "I feel like I need to keep moving, but I don't know why." Vitals are stable, and no distress is reported aside from the restlessness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a patient who recently suffered an ischemic stroke affecting the occipital lobe. Which of the following findings would be most consistent with this area of brain injury?

A client with major depressive disorder says to the nurse. 1 don't think I can go on living like this anymore." Which of the following responses by the nurse demonstrate nontherapeutic communication techniques? (Select all that apply.)

During a psychiatric assessment, a client displays behaviors consistent with fixation at the oral stage of Freud's psychosexual development. Which of the following behaviors would most likely indicate oral fixation according to Freud's theory?

A psychiatric nurse is assigned to advocate for equitable access to mental health services for a diverse patient population in an underserved community. Several clients require specialized therapy, but limited resources restrict availability to only a few individuals. Which action by the nurse best reflects the principle of justice?

A nurse is caring for a client with borderline personality disorder (BPD) who has a history of self-injury and frequent hospitalizations. On the second day of admission, the client says. "You're the only nurse here who actually cares. Everyone else just wants to get rid of me." Later that day, the client is found with superficial cuts on their forearm. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing response?

A nurse is educating a group of new parents about risk factors associated with child abuse. Which of the following are common reasons why parents may abuse their children? (Select all that apply.)

A client in the emergency department following a motor vehicle crash is pacing, clenching their fists, and shouting. "I can't think! I don't know what to do!" The nurse observes that the client is unable to follow simple instructions, appears disoriented, and is hyperventilating. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate for the client's current level of anxiety?

A client frequently expresses intense feelings of guilt and self-criticism after minor mistakes, striving for perfection and strict adherence to rules. According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, which function of the superego best explains this behavior?