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A nurse is caring for a 7-year-old client with atopic dermatitis. The child has excoriations from scratching and a history of seasonal allergies. Which of the following nursing interventions is the highest priority?

Anthropologists have determined that living humans are descended from 30,000 __________ that lived in sub-Saharan Africa.

Anthropologists describe a fossil species with a mix of primitive traits and derived traits as

A client with schizophrenia is voluntarily admitted and refuses prescribed antipsychotic medication, stating, “The voices are part of who I am.” The client is calm, not aggressive, and denies suicidal or homicidal ideation. What is the nurse’s best action?

A nurse working on an acute inpatient psychiatric unit is assigning limited one-to-one observation staff for the shift. There are three clients requesting additional attention: A client with schizophrenia who is pacing and responding to internal stimuli A client with major depressive disorder who reports passive thoughts of hopelessness A client with borderline personality disorder who frequently requests staff interaction but denies suicidal ideation Which action by the nurse best demonstrates the ethical principle of justice?

A 28-year-old client with a history of schizophrenia is admitted voluntarily after stopping medication 3 weeks ago. Assessment findings: Minimal eye contact Guarded responses States, “People have been acting differently around me.” Eating small amounts of food Sleeping 3–4 hours per night Denies suicidal or homicidal ideation On day 2, the client is observed pausing during conversation and staring toward the doorway. When asked what they are looking at, the client states, “You don’t hear that?” The client begins isolating in their room and avoids eye contact. Which interpretation is most appropriate?

The nurse receives report on four clients with bipolar disorder. Which client should be assessed first? 

A nurse is caring for clients newly prescribed antidepressants. Which client should the nurse see first?

A client reports feeling “empty and tired” for the past 3 years. The client continues working but reports low energy, poor concentration, and chronic low mood. There are no episodes of mania. Which type of depression is most consistent with this presentation?

A nurse is caring for a 29-year-old client with a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder following a physical assault. During morning rounds, a loud noise from the hallway causes the client to crouch down, cover their head, and appear disoriented. The client’s breathing becomes rapid, and they do not respond when the nurse initially calls their name. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate at this time?