A nurse is collecting data from an adult client in an outpatient mental health clinic.
The nurse should identify which of the following events as a potential cause of a maturational crisis?.

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a new prescription for lithium.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?.

A nurse is assisting with reminiscence therapy for a group of older adult clients.
Which of the following strategies should the nurse implement? .

A nurse in a substance use disorder clinic is explaining the alcohol recovery process to a client's family.
Which of the following should the nurse identify as the first step toward successful recovery from alcohol use disorder?.

A nurse is speaking with the sibling of a client who refuses to see visitors.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?.

A nurse is reinforcing behavior management techniques with the parent of a school-age child who has conduct disorder.
Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the redirection technique? .

A nurse is assisting in the care of a client in the emergency department (ED). Nurses' Notes 0205: Client brought to the ED by police after being found wandering on the street.

Client able to provide identity to police but not able to identify place or time.

Family notified.

Client confused and agitated.

Appearance is disheveled.

Mucous membranes dry.

Lungs clear and equal, heart rhythm regular.

During data collection, the client states, "Can you ask that person to leave my room?" Client is pointing to an empty chair.

Vital Signs 0200: Temperature 38.6°C (101.5°F), Heart rate 104/min, Respiratory rate 18/min, Blood pressure 158/96 mm Hg, Oxygen saturation 98% on room air.

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A nurse is caring for a group of clients in a pediatric clinic.
Which of the following clients is at the highest risk for physical abuse? .

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving acute care for the treatment of a substance use disorder.
With which of the following actions is the nurse demonstrating the ethical principle of veracity?.

A nurse in a substance use disorder clinic is explaining the alcohol recovery process to a client's family.
Which of the following should the nurse identify as the first step toward successful recovery from alcohol use disorder?.

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about client confidentiality.
Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?.