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Which therapeutic communication technique is being used in the following nurse–client interaction? Client: “When I am anxious, the only thing that calms me down is alcohol.” Nurse: “Other than drinking, what alternatives have you explored to decrease anxiety?

A newly admitted client, diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), washes his hands continually. This behavior prevents unit activity attendance. Which nursing statement best addresses this situation?

During an intake assessment, a nurse asks both physiological and psychosocial questions. The client angrily responds, “I’m here for my heart, not my head problems.” Which of the following would be the nurse’s best response?

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia refuses to take medication, citing the right of autonomy. Under which circumstance would a nurse have the right to medicate the client against the client’s wishes?  

A nurse uses Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to plan care for a psychotic patient. Which problem will receive priority? 

Which characteristics of accurately developed client outcomes would a nurse identify? (Select all that apply.)  

The normal life span of an erythrocyte is ____ days.

Which of the following vitamins is essential for the production and action of many of the clotting factors?

A lymphangioma is classified as a vascular lesion and is commonly found in which locations?

Severe periodontal disease is seen more often in those with diabetes than in the general population BECAUSE diabetes is associated with high levels of dental biofilm.