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After disturbing the peace, an aggressive, disoriented, unkempt, homeless individual is escorted to an emergency department. The client threatens suicide. The nurse knows which of the following criteria would enable this client to be considered for involuntary commitment?

The client is diagnosed with cyclothymic disorder. Which of the following client behaviors should the nurse expect to assess?

The healthcare provider prescribes lithium carbonate and olanzapine for a client with severe manic episodes. The client’s spouse asks the nurse how olanzapine works. Which is the best response would the nurse make?

The nurse working triage in the emergency department would be correct in identifying which client as the best candidate for involuntary commitment?

The nurse caring for the client exhibiting transference knows that which of the following are characteristics of the phenomena? Select all that apply.

The nurse knows that the first documented intervention when caring for a severely depressed client would be which of the following?

The RN is precepting the student nurse caring for the client who requires restraints. The RN would be correct in stating which of the following?

The student nurse indicates that learning has occurred regarding case management by making the following statement:

When providing patient education, which sexually transmitted infection should the nurse explain is caused by a virus?

The nurse is assisting during the delivery of a baby with shoulder dystocia. Which newborn complication should the nurse closely monitor for after delivery?