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Mr. Jones is suffering from treatment resistant depression and is seeking a non-pharmacological treatment for his illness. The nurse is discussing Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with the patient. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Which verbal intervention would the nurse use when helping a patient who is experiencing panic-level anxiety?

The major difference between self-injury and suicide lies in whether the patient has:

A patient says to the nurse” I once enjoyed going to parks and museums with my family, but that is not fun anymore.” How would the nurse document this report?

Which nursing charting entry is documentation of a behavioral symptom of mania?

The advantage of using a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) over a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) is that (Select all that apply):

During an examination, the nurse notes that a patient is exhibiting flight of ideas. Which statement by the patient is an example of flight of ideas?

Which action is the nurses priority for a newly admitted patient who is anxious?

A young adult male was informed he has tested positive for HIV. The patients response was ” Well, I know what I need to do now”. The nurses priority intervention is to:

A patient is prescribed alprazolam (Xanax) 2 mg bid and 2 mg q6h prn for agitation. The maximum daily dose of alprazolam is 10mg/day. How many prn doses of alprazolam can the patient receive in a 24hr period?