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The charge nurse suspects a nursing assistant is intoxicated. What is the charge nurse’s first response to the situation?

The nurse is assessing a client with a history of alcohol abuse. Which of the following is the most common defense mechanism used by a client diagnosed with a substance use problem?

The nurse is assessing a client on admission to the chemical dependency unit for alcohol detoxification. When the nurse asks about alcohol use, this client is most likely to

 A patient is experiencing withdrawal from benzodiazepine dependence. The healthcare provider will monitor the patient for which of the following symptoms? Select all that apply. 

Mrs. Jones, 55 years old, is the primary caregiver for her 78-year-old uncle. The uncle’s cognition is intact, but he is frail and cannot perform activities of daily living without assistance. Which of the following nursing interventions would be priority when the uncle presents for a routine doctor’s visit?

The nurse is working with a client at the battered women’s shelter who is in a violent and abusive relationship. The client is considering a separation and asks the nurse, “What do you think about that?” The best response by the nurse is,

A frightened young woman calls the emergency department and tearfully tells the nurse, “I’ve been raped! Please help me!” Before telling the client what to do, the nurse would need to know if

During an initial assessment of a client admitted to a substance abuse unit for detoxification and treatment, the nurse asks questions to determine patterns of use of substances. Which of the following questions are most appropriate at this time? Select all that apply.

A client was recently admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of depression. Which assessment finding would the nurse most likely observe?

A client denying suicidal ideations comes into the emergency department complaining about insomnia, irritability, anorexia, and depressed mood. Which interventions would the nurse implement first?