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Five days post-admission the nurse intervenes with a client who has a nursing diagnosis of disordered thought process. The goal is to decrease dependency needs by:

A client admitted with Major Depressive Disorder has a nursing diagnosis of ineffective sleep pattern related to aches and pains. Which is an appropriate short-term outcome (goal) for this client?

The nurse working with a client with antisocial personality disorder would expect which of the following behaviors? Select all that apply.

A female client who is in a manic state emerges from her room topless while making sexual remarks and lewd gestures toward the staff and her peers. Which intervention should the nurse initiate first?

Statements that are examples of unacceptable behaviors under JCAHO standards for a culture of safety. Select all that apply.

The nurse is assisting a client with a dependent personality disorder to work on the goal of developing healthy relationships with family members. Which nursing intervention should the nurse initiate to help the client develop healthy relationships?

A client is observed pacing rapidly back and forth in the interview room, and counting each step up and back. What is the best nursing response to this behavior?

What nursing outcomes should the nurse establish for the client who expresses severe anxiety of public speaking? Select all that apply

Meditation has been shown to be an effective intervention for management of anxiety. Meditation works by:

Which  is a priority nursing intervention for a client who is experiencing panic-level anxiety?