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The nurse is caring for a female adolescent client diagnosed with depression and substance abuse. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to do?
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Correct Answer: Ask her if she is having thoughts of harming herself.
In managing the milieu for clients experiencing disorientation and fear, what would the nurse consider a priority?
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Correct Answer: client safety
The nurse determines that a patient is at imminent risk for suicide. Which of the following would be least appropriate to include in the patient's plan of care?
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Correct Answer: Instituting strict restriction on the patient's activity
The highest-priority goal of crisis intervention is:
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Correct Answer: Patient safety.
After completing the mental status assessment of a 9-year-old boy, the nurse documents the findings. Which of the following would the nurse document as reflecting the child's motor activity? Select all that apply.
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Correct Answer: Hyperalertness
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