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During a team meeting, a nurse advocates for adopting a trauma-informed care approach on the unit. What is the fundamental change in perspective this model asks providers to make?

A patient tells a nurse, “I don’t want to seek treatment because people will think I’m weak or dangerous. I’m afraid of losing my job.” The nurse identifies this as a direct consequence of which concept?

A nurse sits quietly with a patient who is distressed, making eye contact and leaning forward. This behavior is a primary example of which component of the ‘art of nursing’?

A patient is demonstrating escalating agitation and verbally threatening staff. After verbal de-escalation fails, the health care provider orders seclusion. Which principle must guide the use of this intervention?

Which scenario best exemplifies the ethical principle of beneficence in psychiatric nursing?

A nurse is caring for a patient newly prescribed haloperidol (Haldol). The patient suddenly develops muscle rigidity, confusion, a temperature of 103°F (39.4°C), and an unstable blood pressure. The nurse should suspect which life-threatening complication?

A nurse is assessing a patient from a different cultural background who avoids making eye contact. Based on the principles of culturally competent care outlined in the text, what is the nurse’s most appropriate initial action?

A nurse is teaching a patient about taking lithium for bipolar disorder. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?

A nurse is prioritizing care for a newly admitted patient experiencing homelessness and auditory hallucinations. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which intervention should the nurse address first?

How was the National Industry Recovery Act (NIRA) of 1933 received by small businesses?