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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 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 on an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a client who is experiencing panic level anxiety. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is preparing for the admission of client who has suspected active tuberculosis. Which of the following precautions should the nurse plan to implement to safely care for this client?

A nurse is preparing a client for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the procedure?

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 on an inpatient mental health unit is assisting with a series of group therapy sessions for a small group of clients.

Nurses Notes

Session 1:

Client A states they are fearful at times.

Client B is sobbing and states they can't go a day without their partner.

Client C remains silent during the session.

Client D wears boots 24 hr per day.

Client E continuously twists their hair.

Session 4:

Client A admits to having an extreme fear of mice, among other things.

Client B brings a picture of their partner to the session and cries when looking at the photo.

Client C has yet to speak during a group session.

Client D tells the group they wear boots all the time because they have the world’s ugliest feet and don’t want anyone to see them.

Client E is now pulling out hair after they have twisted it

The nurse is reviewing the observations made from the various group sessions. Drag words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentences.

1. Client A is exhibiting manifestations of ___Target 1

2. Client B is experiencing manifestations of ____Target 2

3. Client C continues to exhibit manifestations of ____Target 3

4. Client D is displaying manifestations of ___Target 4

5. Client E has worsening manifestations that have now progressed to ___Target 5

Word Choices

A nurse is teaching a client who was diagnosed with prolonged grief disorder about the importance of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic kidney disease about limiting foods that are high in potassium. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the importance of therapeutic communication. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A newly licensed nurse asks a charge nurse, "What is the difference between a suicide attempt and self-harm?" Which of the following responses should the charge nurse give?