A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is dressed in a purple leopard and bright floral scarves. The patient twirls and shadow boxes. The patient says gaily. "Do you like my scarves? Here they are my gift to you." How should the nurse document the patient's mood?

Two weeks ago, a soldier returned to the United States from active duty in a combat zone. The soldier was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which comment by the soldier requires the nurse's immediate attention?

Which principle should guide the nurse in determining the extent of silence to use during patient interview sessions?

A nurse is discussing legal exceptions to client confidentiality with nursing staff. Which of the following statements by a staff member indicates an understanding of the teaching?

What physical assessment finding is noticeable in a patient who has a history of bulimia?

A patient with acute depression states, "God is punishing me for my past sins." What is the nurse's most therapeutic response?

In a team meeting a nurse says. "I'm concerned about whether we are behaving ethically by using restraints to prevent one patient from self-mutilation, while the care plan for another self-mutilating patient requires one-on-one supervision." Which ethical principle most clearly applies to this situation?

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has received fluphenazine decanoate twice a month for 3 years. The clinic nurse's notes that the patient grimaces and is constantly smacking his lips. The patient's neck and shoulders twist in a slow, snakelike motion. Which problem would the nurse suspect?

Which assessment finding would the nurse expect to see in a patient experiencing delirium? (Select all that apply)

Which individual in the emergency department should be considered at highest risk for completing suicide?

The feeling experienced by a patient that should be assessed by the nurse as most predictive of elevated suicide risk is