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A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is in the manic phase. The patient states, 'I don't need to sleep. I feel great!' Which of the following is the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?

A nurse is teaching a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa about healthy eating habits. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates the need for further education?

A patient states, 'I'm not worth anything. I have negative thoughts about myself. I feel anxious and shaky all the time. Sometimes I feel so sad that I want to go to sleep and never wake up.' Which nursing intervention should have the highest priority?

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. The patient says, 'The voices in my head tell me to harm myself.' What is the nurse's first priority action?

A nurse is working with a patient diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. The patient states, 'I can't stop worrying about everything, even things that don't matter.' Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?