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A nurse is doing an intake interview with a patient in the urgent care setting. The patient is 85 y.o. and presents with a laceration to her right leg. During the interview, the patient is unable to provide answers to the nurse’s questions about the cause of injury and recent health history. The patient is rambling loudly about the construction outside and then talks about losing her keys and not being able to answer the phone. The nurse finds that the patient was seen by their primary care physician 1 week ago and was A&O x4 and does not have a prior history of mental illness. The nurse consults with the care team urgently, suspecting:

Which assessment finding for a client diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa meets criteria for hospitalization?

A 42-year-old patient with a history of treatment-resistant major depressive disorder (MDD) is being evaluated for a potential new therapeutic option. The patient asks a nurse about the use of psychedelics in treatment. Which of the following statements best reflects the current evidence and considerations regarding psychedelic-assisted therapy — and what nursing action is most appropriate when responding?

Which of the following scenarios best describe toxic stress exposure?

A parent is accompanying their 7 y.o. son to an appointment with the pediatrician. The young boy has just been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and the parent is visibly distressed by this information. The parent asks the nurse “what is going to happen to my boy?” The most appropriate response would be:

According to the American Heart Association, what is the proper compression depth for an infant?

Which statement best describes how criminalizing simple possession of illicit drugs and drug paraphernalia affects the public health crisis of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in the United States?

Which factor(s) help explain why emerging adulthood (ages 18–29) is often a complex and challenging developmental period with respect to mental health (Select all that apply)?

A 3-month-old infant with bronchiolitis is suctioned to remove upper airway secretions. The infant’s rate decreases from 155/min to 60/min. as shown belowThe infant remains alert, with easily palpable pulses. Capillary refill time is 1 second. What is the most appropriate initial intervention?

The Wisconsin legislature is debating a new law which would govern the use of Medical Aid in Dying (MAID or Assisted Suicide). A lawmaker representing Madison is particularly concerned about the potential harms that medical providers would cause to patients and their families. The ethical principle they are likely to be most aligned with in this case is: