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32. A nurse is caring for a group of clients at a mental health facility. The nurse should identify that which of the following client is exhibiting a warning sign of suicide?  

47. At what point in the nurse–client relationship should a nurse plan to first address termination?  

41. A nurse interacts with a newly hospitalized patient. Which nursing statement reflects the communication technique of “offering self”?

19.  Which action would be the priority for the nurse when providing care in the emergency department to a school-age client who has been identified as a victim of physical abuse?  

29.  The health care provider prescribes an intramuscular dose of 200,000 units of penicillin G benzathine for an adult client in the emergency department. The label on the 10-mL ampule sent from the pharmacy reads, “Penicillin G benzathine, 300,000 units/mL.” How many milliliters of medication does the nurse prepares to ensure administration of the correct dose? (Round to the nearest tenth.)   

36. A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations. Which of the following responses should the nurse make first?

31. A nurse is reviewing treatment alternatives for managing a client’s behavior. The nurse should identify that which of the following examples describes the least restrictive alternative?

35. A nurse is caring for a young adult client who says he is experiencing increased anxiety and an inability to concentrate. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

3.   Which nursing measure would be most appropriate when administering silver nitrate to a client?        

11.  A client with deep partial-thickness and full-thickness burns of the face and chest is having the wounds treated with the open method. Which nursing action would be most appropriate for this type of wound care?