A student nurse has just entered a psychiatric rotation. The student asks a nursing instructor, How will we know if someone may get violent? Which is the most appropriate reply by the nursing instructor?
A. You can't really say for sure. There are limited indicators of potential violence.B. Certain behaviors indicate a potential for violence. They are labeled as a prodromal syndrome' and include rigid posture, clenched fists, and raised voice.C. Any client can become violent, so it is best to be aware of your surroundings at all times.D. When a client suddenly becomes quiet, is withdrawn, and maintains a flat affect, this is an indicator of potential violence.
Question 2
A client has been brought to the emergency department for signs and symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The client has a history of a suicide attempt 1 year ago.
Which nursing intervention would take priority in this situation? A. Assessing the client's pulse oximetry and vital signs
B. Developing a plan for safety for the client
C. Assessing the client for suicidal ideations
D. Establishing a trusting nurseclient relationship
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
The nurse cares for the postop client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).
In dihedral symmetry, all subunits can be related by rotation
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Nursing assessment questions
A sample of work by a Grade 4 student with a specific learning disorder