A nurse teaching a patient about a tyramine-restricted diet would approve which meal?

When assessing a patient's plan for suicide, what aspect has priority?

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?

The decision to intervene as a patient advocate is clearly identified by the American Nurses Association's (ANA) code of ethics in which situation?

A nurse is caring for a client following a suicide attempt. The client has a history ofdepression, substance abuse, and anorexia nervosa. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?

A patient states, "I'm starting cognitive behavioral therapy. What can I expect from the sessions? Which responses by the nurse are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder.

Progress Notes

Week 1

Client is experiencing major depressive disorder following the unexpected death of their partner 6 months ago. Has been unable to proceed through stages of grief. Has been on anti-depressant therapy for 5 months.

Admits to having thoughts of self-harm. Reports increasing anxiety levels. Loss of 15 lb over past months due to anorexia and anxiety. Reports insomnia, sleeping only 4 to 5 hr/night with frequent nightmares. Reports feelings of extreme fatigue.

Plan: Admit for group and individual therapy. Suicide precautions. Will add alprazolam to medication regimen.

Week 2

Client remains depressed, continues to have thoughts of self-harm. Not responding to group or individual therapy. States no improvement in mood or energy level. Admits to less anxiety and increased hours and quality of nightly sleep with addition of alprazolam. Anorexia still present.

Plan: Due to ineffectiveness of antidepressant regimen and psychotherapy, suggest addition of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Medication Administration Record

Bupropion 100 mg PO TID

Escitalopram 20 mg PO daily

Alprazolam 0.25 PO BID PRN anxiety

Which of the following items in the client's medical record indicate that they are a candidate for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

(Select all that apply.)

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has major depressive disorder and is seeking voluntary admission to an acute mental health facility. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder was hospitalized for 8 days. Treatment included six electroconvulsive therapy sessions and aggressive dose adjustments of antidepressant medications. The patient owns a small business and was counseled not to make major decisions for a month. Select the correct rationale for this counseling.

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 soldier returns to the United States from active duty in a combat zone. The soldier is diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The nurse's highest priority is to screen this soldier for which problem?