A nurse on an inpatient psychiatric unit prepares for the arrival of a client who has threatened to kill himself and his wife if his wife follows through with divorce proceedings.
The client has a history of violent behavior toward his wife and their four young children. What should be the priority nursing intervention in the orientation (introductory) phase of this nurseclient relationship?
A) Acknowledging the client's actions and generating alternative behaviors
B) Establishing a rapport and developing treatment goals
C) Attempting to find alternative placement
D) Exploring how the nurse's thoughts and feelings about this client may adversely impact the provision of care.
Question 2
A client receives a diagnosis of major depression and is prescribed imipramine (Tofranil). What information specifically related to this class of antidepressants should a nurse plan to include in client and family education?
A) The medication may cause dry mouth.
B) The medication may cause nausea.
C) The medication should not be discontinued abruptly.
D) The medication may cause photosensitivity.
Nurse examining and measuring hematuria sample from client with a UTI
A functional renal unit.
Using the voltmeter leads from a starting and charging test unit to measure the voltage drop ...
Client is positioned
Nursing Care Plan Process: Client with High Blood Lipid Levels
Which of the following is not a unit factor related to a 15.0% aqueous solution