A woman who attends a stress management group reveals to group members that though she recently divorced, she continues to care for her husband's aging parents. Which psychological mechanism should the nurse address in the plan of care?

A client is admitted to the emergency department because of a possible overdose of methadone and benzodiazepines. The admission respiratory rate is 6 breaths/minute. Based on this finding, the nurse should prepare for which intervention?

During a high school class on substance abuse, a student tells the group, "If I tried cocaine, I know I could handle it. I know when to stop." Which response is best for the nurse to provide?

A young adult client is admitted to a psychiatric facility with a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. Which nursing intervention has the highest priority?

The nurse is planning the care for a client who is hospitalized with a bipolar disorder. The client wanders the hallways, talks excessively, and makes sexual comments about the staff. Which intervention(s) should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that apply.

When developing a plan of care for a client admitted to the psychiatric unit following aspiration of a caustic material related to a suicide attempt, which nursing problem has the highest priority?

When assessing a female client who has been taking an antipsychotic medication for the past year, the nurse observes that the client demonstrates involuntary foot tapping while both feet are flat on the floor. The nurse plans to report the observation to the healthcare provider. Which additional action should the nurse take?

A client who has been taking clozapine reports experiencing a sore throat and has a temperature of 101.9° F (38.8° C). Which action should the nurse take?

A woman who attends a stress management group reveals to group members that though she recently divorced, she continues to care for her husband's aging parents. Which psychological mechanism should the nurse address in the plan of care?

The nurse is reviewing an intake mental health assessment with a client who is seeking services for depression. The client reports feeling dizzy, excessively tired, experiencing headaches, and back pain. Which symptom should the nurse suspect is related to the client's feelings of depression?

A client who is experiencing a severe level of anxiety and reports a racing heartbeat, dizziness, and expresses a sense that something dreadful will happen. The nurse observes the client pacing and waving hands rapidly. Which action should the nurse take?