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A nurse is planning care for a client who has chronic substance use disorder. Which of the following is the most therapeutic response to help the client cease alcohol consumption?

A newly hired nurse is providing report to a nurse. The nurse continuously interrupts the newly hired nurse during report. This is an example of which of the following?

A nurse is caring for a client who is in physical restraints after demonstrating aggressive behavior. Which of the following criteria must be met before the nurse can remove the restraints?

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 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 providing discharge teaching to a client who has borderline personality disorder. The client reports being a single parent caring for two toddlers. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is educating a client about possible causes of their depressed mood. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

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 asks a client if they prefer to attend the morning or afternoon group therapy session. The nurse should identify that this as an example of which of the following ethical principles?

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 preparing to administer a unit of red blood cells. The nurse's responsibility is to compare and verify the information on the blood label with the client's information. The nurse should use which of the following as the priority source of verification?