A registered nurse puts a client who has a psychotic disorder in seclusion overnight because the unit is very short-staffed, and the client frequently fights with other clients. the nurse's actions are an example of which of the following torts?

A registered nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and is constantly picking up after others in the day room. The nurse should recognize that the client uses this behavior to do which of the following?

Which of the following individuals is at highest risk for committing suicide?

When reviewing the admission assessment, the Registered nurse notes that a client was admitted to the mental health unit with involuntarily status. Based on this type of admission, the registered nurse should provide which intervention for this client?
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Which nursing intervention has priority as a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa begins to gain weight after initiating therapy?
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A nurse is caring for a client who smokes and has lung cancer. The client reports, “I'm coughing because I have that cold that everyone has been getting.”

The nurse should identify that the client is using which of the following defense mechanisms?

Which individual with a mental illness may need emergency involuntary hospitalization for mental illness?
The individual who:

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What is the nurse's priority assessment for a patient with borderline personality disorder?

A nurse uses Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to plan care for a psychotic patient. Which problem will receive higher priority? The patient who:
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A registered nurse is admitting a client to an alcohol abuse program. The client states, here because of my boss. It was part of my job to go to parties and drink with clients. The client's statement is an example of which of the following defense mechanisms?
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Lorazepam (Ativan) is prescribed for a client experiencing severe acute anxiety. Most important teaching should include instructions to: