Brian is seeking treatment for PTSD following his tour of duty in a combat zone
He reports to the assessment nurse that he has been smoking pot and drinking alcohol daily for the past 4 days because he just can't stand feeling depressed all the time. Which of these assessments is the highest priority considering Brian's symptoms? A. Amount of current cannabis use
B. Marital status
C. Neurological assessment
D. Suicide risk assessment
D
Because of a high correlation between PTSD, depression, substance abuse, and risk for suicide, the risk for suicide assessment is the highest priority to establish patient safety.
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A) Low cardiac output B) Pulmonary edema C) Elevated blood pressure D) Aortic insufficiency murmur
When the nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing an ethically sensitive procedure, which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) Offer personal opinions about the procedure and topic B) Explain how the woman should make her decision C) Ask reflective questions to assess the client's feelings D) Interact with the client as little as possible
A patient with cancer has impaired hematopoiesis. Upon evaluation of the patient's laboratory studies, the nurse would expect to see which of the following abnormalities?
A) Decreased red blood cell, white blood cell, and platelet levels B) Increased hemoglobin and hematocrit levels C) Decreased sodium, potassium, and calcium levels D) Increased ammonia, creatinine, and albumin levels
After gathering and analyzing anthropometric data, the nurse determines that a client has a "pear" body type. Which waist-to-hip ratio caused the nurse to come to this conclusion?
a. 0.78 b. 0.85 c. 0.90 d. 1.05