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Which of the following presentations is most consistent with the diagnosis of persistent depressive disorder (formerly known as dysthymia)?

A 34-year-old man is being evaluated for a potential diagnosis of a panic disorder. You would expect to find all of the following as part of his clinical presentation except:

Which behaviors by a nurse can result in the suspension or revocation of the nursing license (select all that apply)

A nurse is caring for a toddler who is being treated in the emergency department following a head contusion from a fall. History reveals the toddler lives at home with only her mother. The provider’s discharge instructions include waking the child every hour to assess for indications of a possible head injury.In which of the following situations should the nurse intervene and attempt to prevent discharge?

A nurse has recognized that many older adult clients on the unit do not receive enough nutrition because they are unable to feed themselves independently. What action by a manager would be most likely to resolve the nurse’s moral distress?

A health-care provider prescribes a medical procedure that the staff nurse has reason to believe will harm the client. Which principle should guide the nurse’s choice of action?

A nurse-manager has made a decision and is now preparing to evaluate the decision. What question should best guide the nurse’s evaluation process?

The nurse has accepted a job in a workplace where organizational power has a pronounced effect. This characteristic may have what effect on the nurse and the workplace?

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery. The client hand information to the nurse about advance directives and states ” here, I don’t need this, I am too young to worry about life-sustaining measure and what I want done for me”. Which of the following measures should the nurse take?

A nurse manager is observing the actions of a nurse she is supervising. Which of the following actions by the nurse requires the nurse manager to intervene? (select all that apply)