A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer Disease, which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

a. failure to recognize familiar objects

b altered level of consciousness

c. excessive motor activity

d. rapid mood swings

A nurse in a mental health facility is interviewing a client. Which of the following outcomes must occur if the nurse is to establish a therapeutic nurse-client relationship?

a. the nurse is seen as an authority figure

b. a written contract is established to clarify the steps of the treatment plan

c. the nurse maintains confidentiality unless the clients safety is compromised

d. the nurse is seen as a friend

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. Which of the following diagnostic procedures should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe during the medical evaluation?

a. Chest x-ray

b. ECG

c. coagulation studies

d. Liver function test

A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who states that she was beaten and sexually assaulted by her partner. After a rapid assessment, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take next?

a. conduct a pregnancy test

b. request a mental health consultation

c. provide a trained advocate to stay with the client ( this makes more sense)

d. offer prophylactic medications to prevent STI’s