A male client is admitted to the psychiatric unit after experiencing severe depression. He states that he intends to kill himself, but he asks the nurse not to repeat his intentions to other staff members. Which response demonstrates understanding and appropriate action on the part of the nurse?
In teaching the client about proper umbilical cord care, the nurse recommends that:
A schizophrenic client has made sexual overtures toward her physician on numerous
occasions. During lunch, the client tells the nurse, "My doctor is in love with me and wants to marry me." This client is using which of the following defense mechanisms?
A client is having a vertical partial laryngectomy, and the nurse is planning his postoperative care. A priority postoperative nursing diagnosis for a client having a vertical partial laryngectomy would be:
A client's physician has prescribed theophylline (Theo- Dur) to help control the bronchospasm associated with the client's COPD. Instructions that should be given to the client include:
