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A nurse at a primary care clinic is assessing a client for manifestations of depression. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as being consistent with depression?

A nurse has successfully completed a drug treatment program and is returning to work 3 months later. Which of the following best describes a program designed for a nurse returning to work after treatment?

A nurse is assessing a client who is 48 hr postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

A nurse is admitting a client who has active tuberculosis to a room on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following room assignments should the nurse make for the client?

A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV. Which of the following laboratory values is the nurse's priority?

A nurse on an inpatient eating disorder unit is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa.

Vital Signs

December 1:

Heart rate 48/min

Respiratory rate 24/min

Blood pressure 78/52 mm Hg Temperature 35.6° C (96° F)

SaO2 93% on room air

December 15:

Heart rate 55/min

Respiratory rate 20/min

History and Physical

December 1:

Height 163 cm (64 in)

Weight 34.5 kg (76 lb)

BMI 13

Pale, cold extremities, dry skin, thinning hair

Weak pulse

Respirations slightly labored, chest clear

Bowel sounds hypoactive x 4 quadrants

Concentrated urine

Laboratory Results

December 1:

Basic Metabolic Profile:

Creatinine 1.2 mg/dL (0.5 to 1.0 mg/dL)

BUN 30 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL) Sodium 128 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L) Potassium 3.1 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L)

December 15:

Basic Metabolic Profile: Creatinine 0.9 mg/dL (0.5 to 1.0 mg/dL) BUN 22 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL) Sodium 130 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L) Potassium 3.6 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L)

Height 163 cm (64 in) Weight 37.2 kg (82 lb) BMI 14.1 Pale, cold extremities, dry skin, thinning hair Pulses palpable Respirations even, unlabored, chest clear Bowel sounds active x 4 quadrants Clear yellow urine.

Diagnostic Results

December 1:

12 lead ECG: Sinus bradycardia

December 15:

12 lead ECG: Sinus bradycardia

A nurse on an inpatient eating disorder unit is assessing a client. Which of the following assessment findings indicate a therapeutic response to the treatment plan? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as an indication of anorexia nervosa?

A nurse is assessing a newly admitted client who states that they do not want to live anymore and plan to end their life. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a female client who has bulimia nervosa and reports frequent self-induced vomiting. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a client who has depression. Which of the following noninvasive treatments should the nurse recommend to the client?

A charge nurse on a mental health unit is describing assessments for suicide risks to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following tests should the nurse include? (Select All that Apply.)