At the last contracted visit in the crisis intervention clin…

At the last contracted visit in the crisis intervention clinic, an adult says, “I’ve emerged from this a stronger person. You helped me get my life back in balance.” The nurse responds, “I think we should have two more sessions to explore why your reactions were so intense.” Which analysis applies?

A widow repeatedly tells details of finding her elderly husb…

A widow repeatedly tells details of finding her elderly husband not breathing, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and seeing him pronounced dead. Family members are concerned and ask, “What can we do?” What response should the nurse provide when counsel the family?

As a client admitted to the eating-disorder unit undresses,…

As a client admitted to the eating-disorder unit undresses, a nurse observes that the client’s body is covered by fine, downy hair. The client weighs 70 pounds and is 5’4″ tall. Which term should be used in the documentation of this assessment finding?

A client reports, “Nearly every night I awaken feeling frigh…

A client reports, “Nearly every night I awaken feeling frightened after a bad dream. The dream usually involves being hunted by people trying to hurt me. It usually happens between 4 and 5 AM.” The nurse assesses this disorder as most consistent with criteria for which problem?

A client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa virtually stopped e…

A client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa virtually stopped eating 5 months ago and lost 25% of body weight. A nurse asks, “Describe what you think about your present weight and how you look.” Which response by the client is most consistent with the diagnosis?