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A client with schizophrenia is experiencing an acute psychotic episode and is exhibiting violent behavior. What is the nurse’s priority intervention?

A nurse is teaching a patient how to correctly administer timolol eye drops to prevent systemic absorption. Which instruction is most appropriate?

A nurse is using a trauma-informed approach when caring for a psychiatric client. Which intervention is consistent with trauma-informed care?

A psychiatric nurse is establishing a therapeutic relationship with a client. Which of the following is the primary goal of the orientation phase?

Which of the following best describes the purpose of nursing standards of care in mental health practice?

A patient presents with a foreign body embedded in the eye. What is the priority nursing intervention?

A patient who recently had a tympanoplasty asks how to prevent complications. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A nurse is educating a patient on preventing the spread of bacterial conjunctivitis. Which statement indicates correct understanding?

A patient with infective endocarditis develops new onset confusion, left-sided weakness, and difficulty speaking. What should the nurse suspect?

A patient with a new pacemaker asks when it is safe to resume normal activities. Which response by the nurse is correct?