A patient reports that they had been using oxycodone recreationally, last use was about a day ago. The patient is concerned they are experiencing withdrawal. What would the nurse expect to observe in opioid withdrawal?

A patient reports that they had been using oxycodone recreationally, last use was about a day ago. The patient is concerned they are experiencing withdrawal. What would the nurse expect to observe in opioid withdrawal?

A school-aged patient with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is entering day treatment. During the initial office visit, the mental health nurse anticipates the patient will exhibit which of the following behaviors? Select all that apply.

A nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a negative symptom?

A patient comes to the emergency department reporting flu-like symptoms. The nurse’s assessment reveals diaphoresis, a runny nose, muscle aches, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea. The patient history includes previous drug rehabilitation. What may these symptoms indicate if flu is ruled out as a cause of the symptoms?

A patient with schizophrenia has been admitted to an inpatient facility. Since admission, the patient has been either refusing medication or cheeking their medications. What interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for an adolescent who fainted at school. When interviewing the family, which statement by the mother best aligns with the diagnosis of bulimia?

The nurse is reviewing documentation after restraints were used. What item from the documentation should be removed?

A psychiatric unit has several patients with personality disorders. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse address first?

A new nurse is planning on working with a client who is admitted for alcohol detox. Which of the following statements indicates the nurse understands alcohol withdrawal?

A nurse is working with a client with borderline personality disorder. Within the first hour of the shift, the client went from laughing and joking with other clients, to getting angry and shouting at these clients, and then crying in their room because “everyone hates me.” This is an example of what feature of borderline personality disorder?