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The observed outcome of critical thinking and decision-making. It is an iterative process that uses nursing knowledge to observe and access presenting situations, identify a prioritized client concern, and generate the best possible evidence-based solutions in order to deliver safe client care.

Cues are the subjective or objective data that give the nurse a hint or indication of a potential problem, process, or disorder.

A patient is complaining of anxiety before a surgical procedure. Which holistic treatment should the nurse recommend first to the patient?

The client is to receive clonidine 600 mcg po daily. The medication is available as clonidine 0.2 mg per tablet. How many tablets should the client receive daily?

Clients with personality disorders have difficulties in their social and occupational functions.  Clients with a personality disorder will most likely:

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with paranoid personality disorder in an acute care facility. Which intervention should the nurse use to control the client’s suspiciousness?

A nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Which one of the following behavioral characteristics is the nurse most likely to observe? Select all that apply.

Which of the following types of drugs requires cautious use with potentially aggressive clients?

When faced with a confrontational situation, to which of the following clients would the nurse most likely employ interventions that minimize manipulative behavior? Select all that apply

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: