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A client with a persecutory delusion has been explaining to the nurse the specifics of the conspiracy against the client. The client pauses and says, “I get the feeling that you don’t actually believe that what I’m telling you is true.” Which of the following is the most therapeutic response by the nurse?

A 6-year-old child presents to the operating room for strabismus surgery under general anesthesia. The child suddenly develops severe bradycardia with premature ventricular contractions but is hemodynamically stable. What intervention is MOST appropriate at this time? 

An 82-year-old man is admitted to a medical-surgical unit for diagnostic confirmation and management of suspected delirium. Which of the following statements by the patient’s daughter best supports the diagnosis?

A nurse teaching a client about prescribed antipsychotic medication informs the client to contact a health care provider immediately if the client notices which of the following:

An elderly client with delirium is at risk for inadvertent self-injury due to agitation. Which of the following medications would be most appropriate to decrease agitation and facilitate sleep?

A client with a history of bulimia nervosa is seen in the emergency department. The client is confused, restless, and has dry mucous membranes. Which of the following has most likely caused the client’s symptoms?

Which of the following nursing intervention should take priority for a child who is in an inpatient setting with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

The nurse is determining the best time to teach a client on how to manage intermittent explosive disorder. Which of the following indicates the best opportunity for teaching to occur?

The nurse is assessing a client that may have suffered from spousal abuse. Which of the following is the priority assessment for this client?

A client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa is newly admitted to an in-patient psychiatric unit. Which of the following interventions takes priority?