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A nurse is providing mental health care to a client who recently immigrated to the United States and expresses reluctance to discuss personal problems due to cultural beliefs. Which nursing action demonstrates culturally competent care?

A nurse is conducting an initial assessment of a 30-year-old veteran who recently returned from direct combat-related deployment. The client reports difficulty sleeping, irritability, and frequent flashbacks to traumatic events experienced while out of the country. Which of the following nursing interventions is the priority?

A nurse is working with a patient who is providing excessive, inconsistent details related to their health history. They state they have been in the CIA for years and have been exposed to numerous chemicals like Agent Orange and pesticides. The details appear to be accurate and could be plausible; however, the medical record indicates the patient is unemployed. The nurse is concerned that the patient may have a Factitious Disorder. Which of the following symptoms is related to Factitious Disorder and would correlate to the nurse’s observations?

Calvin is training for a swim meet. As soon as Calvin finishes his practice swim, his coach provides feedback on his arm placement. What characteristic of feedback is the coach demonstrating in this scenario?

Which of the following are considered risk factors for patient who are more likely to develop a binge eating disorder? Select all that apply. (2 answers)

During a cultural assessment, a patient states, “In my culture, it is common to use herbal remedies before seeking medical treatment.” What is the most appropriate initial response by the nurse?

Which of the following drugs are more likely to be abused by adolescents and young adults?

Which of the following is a true statement about dementia as discussed in the course by Trahan and Ripley?

What statements are correct when working with a patient with symptoms of anxiety and a substance use disorder?

A nurse is reviewing his assignments for the shift. Patient Micheal has been admitted with a significant history (20+ years) of chronic alcohol use. The nurse notes the patient has had blood work drawn on the previous shift. The labs included Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) level, Liver Function Tests, and Albumin level. The Vitamin B1 levels and albumin were critically low while the liver function test showed evidence of liver dysfunction. Which of the following diagnoses is the nurse suspecting the provider is screening for with these interventions?