A newly admitted patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder has lost 20 pounds over the past month and has admitted having suicidal ideations. The patient has taken an antidepressant medication for 1 week without remission of symptoms. Select the priority nursing diagnosis.

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A newly admitted patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder has lost 20 pounds over the past month and has admitted having suicidal ideations. The patient has taken an antidepressant medication for 1 week without remission of symptoms. Select the priority nursing diagnosis.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is speaking with the caregiver of a client who has Alzheimer's disease. The caregiver asks the nurse what type of essential oils should be used when the client receives massage therapy to decrease anxiety. Which of the following oils should the nurse recommend?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has post-traumatic stress disorder and is considering prolonged exposure therapy. The client asks, 'How does this therapy work?' Which of the following responses by the nurse accurately describes this type of therapy?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is in the manic phase. The patient states, 'I don't need to sleep. I feel great!' Which of the following is the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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