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A highly emotional client presents at an outpatient clinic appointment and states, “My dead husband returned to me during a séance.” Which personality disorder should a nurse associate with this behavior?

An attractive female client presents with high anxiety levels because of her belief that her facial features are large and grotesque. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is suspected. Which of the following additional symptoms would support this diagnosis? Select all that apply.

A patient with meningitis is prescribed a cooling blanket. What should the nurse explain as being the purpose of this device?

A nurse is teaching a client who has depression about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

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.)

The nurse in trauma unit has received report on a client who has multiple injuries following a motor vehicle crash. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?

A nurse is developing a care plan for a client who has schizophrenia and is taking chlorpromazine. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?

A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. The client is doing calisthenics in the client dining room during lunchtime instead of eating. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

An acute care nurse receives shift report for a client who has increased intracranial pressure. The nurse is told that the client demonstrates decorticate posturing. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to observe when assessing the client?

The nurse is providing care to a trauma patient. What is the correct order of steps the nurse will implement when providing care to this patient?  Place the following in order from highest priority to last priority. 1) Clear the airway 2) Protect the cervical spine 3) Perform chest compressions 4) Provide supplemental oxygen