The nurse is caring for a client with a history of aggressive and violent behavior. When caring for this client, the nurse should initially take which action?A. Restrain the clientB. Place the client in seclusionC. Get an order for a sedating medicationD. Establish trust with the client

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?A. Clear items from the client's surrounding area.B. Lower the client to the floor.C. Obtain the client's vital signs.D. Loosen the client's restrictive clothing.

A client diagnosed with an anxiety disorder arrives at a busy local mental health clinic. Due to the significant number of individuals moving throughout the clinic, the client unexpectedly suffers an acute anxiety attack. Which nursing interventions would be the most appropriate for the clinic nurse to initiate initially?A. Administer one tablet of alprazolam to the client immediatelyB. Talk to the client to explore their feelingsC. Accompany the client to a vacant room to let the client restD. Take the client's vital signs

The nurse attempts to notify the healthcare provider about a client who is exhibiting an extrapyramidal reaction to psychotropic medications. When the receptionist for the answering service offers to take a message, which nursing action is best for the nurse to take?

The nurse is witnessing a client provide informed consent. The client is demonstrating which ethical principle?A. AutonomyB. JusticeC. PaternalismD. Veracity

The nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed medication to a client. The nurse should take which initial action?A. Verify the client's full name and date of birthB. Ask about any medication allergiesC. Review the client's vital signsD. Review medications and potential interactions