The occupational health nurse is working with an employee who was just notified that their child was involved in a motor vehicle collision and taken to the hospital. The employee states, "I can't believe this. What should I do?" Which response is best for the nurse to provide in this crisis?

A young adult female client is admitted to the emergency department after being raped in a shopping center parking lot. The client expresses no suicidal ideation, but expresses feelings of self-blame for not taking precautions when going to her car. According to theorists, such as Maslow and Erikson, this client is struggling with which issue?

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 that is homeless, well-educated, and has chronic schizophrenia is admitted to the mental health unit when found by the police walking in the middle of the street. The client presents with a strong body odor, dirty clothes, and avolition. After a week of neuroleptic drug therapy, the client discusses with the nurse thoughts about bathing. Which statement suggests that the client is progressing?

A client is admitted to the psychiatric inpatient unit with a bandaged flesh wound after attempting self injury by shooting. The client reports going through a divorce one year ago, job loss four months ago, and suffering from a breakup of a current relationship last week. Which is the most likely source of this client's current feelings of depression?

A 16-year-old female client is admitted to the psychiatric unit and states that she is depressed and anxious. The client appears frail and is wearing baggy clothes. When it is time for lunch, the client states, "I can't eat, I'm already overweight." What is the best response by the nurse?

A client with chronic alcohol dependence is diagnosed with Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. The client is experiencing memory loss and confusion. Which medication should the nurse administer to help alleviate the client's symptoms?

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.

The nurse is completing the admission assessment of an adolescent client who is underweight and admitted to a psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of depression. Which finding requires notification to the healthcare provider?

Reference Range:

Potassium (K+) [3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L or 3.5 to 5.0 mmol/L]

White Blood Cell (WBC) [5000 to 10,000/mm3 or 5 to 10 x 109/L]

A client with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) reports feeling "driven" to check the locks on the front door at least six times every night. Which response is best for the nurse to provide?

A client who experiences memory loss is diagnosed with Wernicke encephalopathy caused by alcohol addiction. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?