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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 providing teaching to a client about avoiding foods with tyramine. The client states, "Thank you for all of this information, but it's just not for me. I eat what I want when I want it." Which of the following stages of change is the client demonstrating?

A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following defense mechanisms is commonly used by clients who have this disorder and has the potential to create division amongst the healthcare team?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a serious mental illness. The client's temperature is 37° C (98.6° F), respiratory rate is 18/min, heart rate is 102/min, and blood pressure is 202/98 mm Hg. The client is wearing a heavy coat and scarf. The temperature is 37.8° C (100° F) outside. The client reaches for the nurse and says. "Kiss me baby! You know you want to!" Which of the following findings should the nurse address first?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been brought into an emergency department of a large hospital. The client's family state that the client "took some kind of drugs. The client is dizzy, has recently vomited, and is experiencing paranoia, yelling, "Stay away from me! You are going to kill me!" The client alternates yelling with mumbling and gesturing. Their eyes are darting back and forth as they are talking to the wall. The nurse should suspect the client has used which of the following substances?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for heat therapy for treatment of cellulitis of the right lower leg. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

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 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 who has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place after surgery for an open reduction and internal fixation. The nurse should understand that the JP drain was placed for which of the following purposes?

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is experiencing delirium. Which of the following medications should the nurse identify as a cause of this disorder?

A nurse is discussing the different forms of complementary and alternative therapy with another nurse. Which of the following treatments would be considered in this list? (Select all that apply.)