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A nurse is teaching a novice nurse how to provide culturally competent care to patients in a culturally diverse community health clinic. Although all of the following are important to providing culturally competent nursing care, which one is most basic?

A patient has recently been prescribed sertraline (Zoloft). The patient is also taking fluoxetine (Prozac). A nurse assesses that the patient is experiencing restlessness, tachycardia, diaphoresis, and tremors. Which complication should a nurse suspect, and why?

What should be the priority nursing diagnosis for a patient experiencing alcohol withdrawal?

A patient is 5’7″ tall and weighs 105 lbs. The patient has been taking laxatives daily and self-induces vomiting after eating. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?

During a mental status assessment, the nurse observes a patient’s facial expressions that are without emotion. The patient says, “Life feels so hopeless to me. I’ve been feeling sad for several months.” How should the nurse document the patient’s affect and mood?

In which situation would the nurse suspect a diagnosis of social phobia?

A patient is diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder. A physician orders chlorpromazine (Thorazine) 50 mg bid and benztropine (Cogentin) 1 mg prn. Which patient behavior would warrant the nurse to administer benztropine (Cogentin)?

A client with a history of major depressive episodes describes experiencing hypomanic moods occasionally throughout adulthood. The mood episodes are not linked to substance use. The client denies that hypomania causes significant impairment in social or occupational functioning. Which diagnosis best fits this client?

When caring for a patient with anorexia nervosa, which nursing assessment should take priority?

A nurse is providing care for a client who experienced sexual assault. Which of the following communication strategies should the nurse use?