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Which verbal intervention would the nurse use when helping a patient who is experiencing panic-level anxiety?

The major difference between self-injury and suicide lies in whether the patient has:

A patient says to the nurse” I once enjoyed going to parks and museums with my family, but that is not fun anymore.” How would the nurse document this report?

Which nursing charting entry is documentation of a behavioral symptom of mania?

The advantage of using a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) over a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) is that (Select all that apply):

During an examination, the nurse notes that a patient is exhibiting flight of ideas. Which statement by the patient is an example of flight of ideas?

Which action is the nurses priority for a newly admitted patient who is anxious?

A young adult male was informed he has tested positive for HIV. The patients response was ” Well, I know what I need to do now”. The nurses priority intervention is to:

A patient is prescribed alprazolam (Xanax) 2 mg bid and 2 mg q6h prn for agitation. The maximum daily dose of alprazolam is 10mg/day. How many prn doses of alprazolam can the patient receive in a 24hr period?

Which of the following drug combinations would place a patient at high risk for a life-threatening hypertensive crisis?