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6. A client reports having a fear of public speaking. The nurse should be aware that social anxiety disorders (social phobias) are often treated with which type of medication?

23. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing suicidal thoughts. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

60. A nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client who is receiving treatment following a situational crisis. Which of the following assessments by the nurse is the highest priority?

8. A nurse uses the modified SAD PERSONS scale to interview a client. This tool provides data relevant to assessing what?

51. A nurse on an acute care mental health unit is examining the belongings of a client who is being admitted following a suicide attempt. Which of the following belongings should the nurse ask the client’s partner to take back home?

42. A nurse is teaching staff which factors to include in an abuse assessment of a client. Which of the following factors should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A 22 year old female experiencing sudden fever(102.6F), low Bp and a diffuse rash. The client states she is on her menstrual cycle. Which behavior increases a woman’s risk for developing toxic shock syndrome?

21. A nurse is making a home visit for a 16-year old adolescent who attempted suicide. Which of the following behaviors should alert the nurse that the adolescent still has suicidal intent?

A client who recently had a mastectomy says, “ I feel like less of a woman now.” What is the nurse’s best response?

43. A nurse is caring for a child who has been physically abused by a family member. Which of the following statements should the nurse to say to the child?