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Which action by the nurse is of highest priority when applying soft wrist restraints to a aggressive client in a mental health facility?

The nuse is assisting with the care of a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and is experiencing severe anxiety. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

After change of shift report, which client on a psychiatric unit should  the nurse see first?

A nurse is planning care for a client with obsessive complusive disorder. Which should the nurse do first?

A nurse is preparing to do an initial interview with a newly admitted client. Which of the following actions by the nurse would be priority?

A client is voluntarily admitted to a inpatient facility for treatment of depression repeatedly states, “I just want to end it all”.  What action should the nurse take when the client decides to leave against medical advice (AMA)?

During a mental health assessment a client informs the nurse of plans to hurt a relative. What should the nurse do?

The nurse is reviewing the record of a client admitted to the mental health unit and notes that the client was admitted by voluntary status. The nurse makes which determination?

The day nurses in a psychiatric unit are receiving report from the night shift. During report, a client approaches the nurses’ station, becomes very loud and angry, and demands to be seen by the primary health care provider immediately. What should the nurse do?

A client voluntarily agrees to inpatient psychiatric treatment, but decides to leave prior to completing treatment. Which action by the nurse would be best?