A nurse is responding to a parent of an adolescent who was recently diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder following a sexual assault. The parent states, 'My child ignores curfew, is hanging out with a rough crowd, and has been experimenting with drugs. Why would they be doing this?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is responding to a parent of an adolescent who was recently diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder following a sexual assault. The parent states, 'My child ignores curfew, is hanging out with a rough crowd, and has been experimenting with drugs. Why would they be doing this?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder was hospitalized for 8 days. Treatment included six electroconvulsive therapy sessions and aggressive dose adjustments of antidepressant medications. The patient owns a small business and was counseled not to make major decisions for a month. Select the correct rationale for this counseling.

A patient is hospitalized for major depressive disorder. A nurse can expect to likely provide the patient with teaching about which medication?

A patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa is admitted for treatment. The patient is assessed to have a BMI of 17.5. What is the priority nursing intervention for this patient?

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. The patient has refused to eat during several meals. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?