The nurse caring for this client is working with a new nurse. The nurse teaches the novice nurse about the legal and ethical issues surrounding the client's

case.

Mark whether the statement by the student nurse indicates understanding or no understanding.

The nurse is using the CAGE questionnaire as a screening tool for a client who is seeking help because his wife said he had a drinking problem. Which information should the nurse explore in depth with the client based on this screening tool?

The nurse has received a new prescription for the client to begin taking sertraline. Prior to administering the initial dose of sertraline, it is most important for the nurse to obtain which information?

A client with depression does not want to communicate with friends, uses television watching as a means of escaping responsibilities, and describes the inability to handle personal circumstances. Which coping strategy should the nurse include in the plan of care?

A nurse is caring for a client:

The client has returned to work at an accounting firm and has started going to a grief support  group. She reports she is seeking care from a healthcare professional because her father is  worried about her. The client says she only gets 2 to 3 hours of sleep due to nightmares about the  crash. She informs that exercising right after work helps her get better sleep and to relax. She  feels that she is "jumpy" after the accident, especially when she is in the car. She also stated, "I  feel so sad that I can't seem to feel anything at all." In addition to her father, the client has a large  family and friend support system. She denies alcohol or drug use. 

Click to highlight the areas that the nurse should react to immediately. The client has returned to work at an accounting firm and has started going to a grief support  group. She reports she is seeking care from a healthcare professional because her father is  worried about her. The client says she only gets 2 to 3 hours of sleep due to nightmares about the crash. She informs that exercising right after work helps her get better sleep and to relax. She  feels that she is "jumpy" after the accident, especially when she is in the car. She also stated, "I  feel so sad that I can't seem to feel anything at all" In addition to her father, the client has a large  family and friend support system. She denies alcohol or drug use.

The nurse is assessing a client who reports using cocaine several times in the past week.
Which observations should the nurse expect on assessment?

An adult female client is brought to the Emergency Center after fainting at work. The nurse completes an assessment of the client and identifies caregiver role strain as a nursing problem. Which information best supports this problem? 

The nurse continues caring for the client:
The client is a 26-year-old female who was in a car accident 6 months s ago that killed her mother, husband, and 2-year-old son. She and her father were the only survivors of the crash. She is seeking care for depression.
Click to indicate whether findings at the next follow-up appointment indicate that the treatment was effective or ineffective. Each row must have one response selected.

A client engages in repeated checks of door and window locks and behavior that prevents the client from arriving on time and interfering with the ability to function effectively. Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse caring for this client is working with a new nurse. The nurse teaches the novice nurse about the legal and ethical issues surrounding the client's

case.

Mark whether the statement by the student nurse indicates understanding or no understanding.

A client who is an alcoholic receives a prescription for disulfiram 500 mg by mouth (PO) daily. Which instruction should the nurse provide to this client?