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A client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder has self-inflicted wrist lacerations. The health care provider prescribes daily dressing changes. The nurse performing this care should focus on what?

After an adolescent diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) begins methylphenidate (Ritalin) therapy, a nurse notes that the adolescent loses 10 pounds in a 2-month period. Which is the best explanation for this weight loss?

What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a client experiencing fluctuating levels of consciousness, disturbed orientation, and visual and tactile hallucinations?

A 75-year-old client comes to the clinic reporting frequent headaches. After an introduction at the beginning of the interview, what should the nurse address?

The admission note indicates a client diagnosed with major depressive disorder has displayed symptomology of both anergia and anhedonia. For which measures should the nurse plan? Select all that apply.

A client diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder tells the nurse, “It’s starting again. I feel as though my heart is beating out of my chest and I can’t breathe.” The nurse should provide what response to best address the client’s symptoms?

Which nursing intervention is appropriate to use for clients diagnosed with either delirium or dementia?

A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder shows vegetative signs of depression. Which nursing actions should be implemented? Select all that apply.

A patient diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease wanders at night. Which action should the nurse recommend for a family to use in the home to enhance safety?

A client with a history of daily alcohol abuse was hospitalized at 0200 today. When would the nurse expect withdrawal symptoms to peak?