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A nurse is caring for a patient who is actively delusional, refuses medication, and insists “the government is trying to control my mind.” Under which condition can the patient be involuntarily hospitalized?

A nurse evaluates a patient’s abstract thinking during a mental status exam (MSE). Which patient response demonstrates an IMPAIRED ability to think abstractly?

Which of the following is a regulatory objective for ratemaking?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has a history of chronic alcohol use and is experiencing withdrawal symptoms. The healthcare provider suspects the patient is developing delirium tremens (DTs). Which of the following symptoms is most characteristic of delirium tremens?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has a history of alcohol use disorder and is experiencing symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. The patient presents with tremors, increased heart rate, anxiety, and diaphoresis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize in the care of this patient?

A nurse is assessing a patient who is at risk for developing delirium. Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for delirium?

A nurse is providing education to a family caring for a patient with dementia. Which type of dementia is the most common among older adults?

A nurse is caring for a patient with dementia who is repeatedly asking to go home. The patient appears confused and anxious. Which of the following responses by the nurse is the most therapeutic?

[08US] The goal of current Federal Government policies toward Native Americans is to ______.

[07US] Study the two photographs below; then answer the question that follows. This pair of photographs suggests that the major purpose of the Carlisle Indian School was to _______.