The first priority for the care of clients who may be suicidal is
1. protection from harm.
2. a medical examination.
3. a thorough assessment.
4. protection from harming others.
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The first priority for suicidal clients is protection from harm.
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a. The patient remains afebrile. b. The patient's white blood cells (WBCs) are normal. c. The patient has no subjective complaints. d. The patient's mental status is unchanged.
Which antiretroviral drug is now prescribed for preexposure prophylaxis to prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection?
a. Acyclovir b. Edurant c. Crixivan d. Truvada
Which statement best describes the role of the nurse in the therapeutic milieu of a psychiatric unit?
A) The treatment team member who is responsible for management of the therapeutic milieu B) The treatment team member who develops the medical diagnosis for all clients in the unit C) The treatment team member who provides for the spiritual and comfort needs of the client and his or her family D) The treatment team member who conducts individual, group, and family therapy after an in-depth psychosocial history
A child weighing 67 pounds has been admitted with a severe urinary tract infection and is receiving Ceftriaxone 75 mg/kg/day in three doses. The correct amount per dose would be __________
1. 760 mg/dose. 2. 1675 mg/dose. 3. 2283.75 mg/dose. 4. 5025 mg/dose.