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A nurse is assessing a client in the emergency department who appears disheveled and anorexic and whose body odor is malodorous. The client states, “I do not need your help, I am doing just fine on my own with all my stuff. Besides, nobody wants to give a crazy person a job or an apartment.” Which action(s) should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

After educating a class on competency and how it is assessed, the nursing instructor determines the need for additional instruction when the class identifies which ability as being evaluated?

True or false? Recovery, the single most important goal for the mental health delivery system, is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.

The order is lorazepam (Ativan) 4 mg IV push every 10 minutes PRN for severe agitation, maximum 12 mg in 1 hour. The vial is labeled 2 mg/mL.The nurse plans to dilute each dose with 2 mL of normal saline before administration.What is the total volume in mL per dose after dilution , and what is the maximum volume the patient could receive in 1 hour

A 29-year-old male patient receives a court order for commitment. Which of the following best exemplifies the concept of “least restrictive environment”?

The general term nonphysician practitioner (NPP) includes nonphysician clinicians (NPCs) and midlevel practitioners (MLPs).

True or False? The Patient-Centered Medical Home model is a voluntary model created by CMS.

A patient portal refers to an on-line application that allows a patient to test electronically for minor problems such as pain.

Which of the following is another term for respite care?

Inpatient services are services that involve patients who have overnight stays