A patient diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness who recently moved to a homeless shelter says, 'My life is out of control. I'm like a leaf at the mercy of the wind.' The nurse formulates the diagnosis Powerlessness. Outcomes will focus on which goal?

A patient diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness who recently moved to a homeless shelter says, 'My life is out of control. I'm like a leaf at the mercy of the wind.' The nurse formulates the diagnosis Powerlessness. Outcomes will focus on which goal?

A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder begins selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant therapy. Priority information given to the patient and family should include a directive to do what?

Which action by a nurse constitutes a breach of a patient's right to privacy?

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia who is experiencing disorganized speech and behavior. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first?

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is experiencing delirium. Which of the following medications should the nurse identify as a cause of this disorder?