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A 42-year-old female was referred for an MRI of the brain following episodes of epileptic falls with an unknown cause. Study the two images obtained and answer the questions that follow: Picture5 PAPER 1 2025.png 1. Identify the two sequences and planes shown in the images                                                                      [2] 2. Describe the abnormalities noted in both images pointed by arrows                                    [3]

A 36-year-old male patient with schizophrenia is prescribed Clozaril (clozapine) because other medications have been ineffective. After educating the patient and family about the drug, the nurse determines that the education was successful when they make which statement?

A group of nursing students is reviewing information about intimate partner violence (IVP) and other types of abuse, which of the following information if stated by the group demonstrates a NEED FOR FURTHER learning?

A nurse is reviewing the discharge medication report with a patient being discharged with generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder. The nurse would explain that is a rescue treatment for severe panic attacks that should be taken sparely and is long-term treatment for anxiety and should be taken daily

A nurse is assessing a survivor of intimate partner violence. During the interview, the nurse determines that the survivor’s partner is using power and control over the patient through coercion and threats. Which patient statement would lead the nurse to suspect this?

A nurse is developing a safety plan with a 27-year-old multiracial female patient who is a survivor of violence. Which aspect of the plan would the nurse address first?

The nurse is completing an assessment in the outpatient clinic on a client with depression who has been talking about how “it would be better if he wasn’t here anymore.” What questions are important for the nurse to ask the client? Select all that apply.

An emergency department nurse is assessing a 28-year-old female patient with traumatic injuries. To assess whether the patient’s injuries have resulted from abuse, which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask the patient?

A patient is being discharge from your unit on citalopram (celexa). The nurse is educating the patient on foods they can safely eat. Which of the following foods are safe for a patient to consume on this medication? (Select all that apply.)

A psychiatric-mental health nurse is completing an admission assessment of a young adult woman who has a history of depression, and who was brought to the hospital by her boyfriend. In response to the nurse’s question regarding suicidal ideation, the patient discloses that she is thinking about killing herself. Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask next?