An adolescent tells the school nurse, "My friend threatened to take an overdose of pills." The nurse talks to the friend who verbalized the suicide threat. What is the most critical question for the nurse to ask?

The nurse states in report that the client is experiencing positive symptoms of schizophrenia. What symptoms would the nurse receiving report expect to observe?

A client has been diagnosed with major depression and placed on amitriptyline. Which is a side effect of amitriptyline?

A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder is considering cognitive behavioral therapy. The client asks the nurse how this therapy would help alleviate depressive thoughts. What is the best response by the nurse?

Which statement made by the nurse would be most appropriate to an elderly client who is confused, has no history of dementia and is hospitalized for an acute urinary tract infection?

The nurse is admitting a client with a dual diagnosis of major depressive disorder and alcohol abuse. What is the primary intervention?

The nurse is caring for a client who has become increasingly agitated. He is pacing in the hallway and shouting at other clients. What is the priority action of the nurse?

While caring for a depressed client, a nurse would evaluate the need for suicide precautions under which circumstance?

A client is showing symptoms of alcohol intoxication. What question should the nurse ask first?

A client is admitted with tachycardia, hypertension, restlessness, agitation, and admits substance use. Which substance would be most likely to cause these symptoms?

A nurse in the emergency department is implementing a plan of care for an older adult client who is experiencing delirium tremens. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?