A patient is admitted for alcohol detoxification. The nurse observes the patient to be agitated and sweaty, with hand tremors. What is the priority nursing intervention?

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Question 1 of 5

A patient is admitted for alcohol detoxification. The nurse observes the patient to be agitated and sweaty, with hand tremors. What is the priority nursing intervention?

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 2 of 5

A nurse on an inpatient unit is caring for a group of clients who have depression. When planning care, which of the following clients should the nurse see first?

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 3 of 5

A school nurse is planning a presentation about identifying potential warning signs of suicide for high school students. Which of the following examples of behaviors should the nurse include in the teaching?

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 4 of 5

A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder is prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac). Which of the following should the nurse include in the patient's teaching plan?

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The patient states, 'I keep having flashbacks to the accident, and I can't stop thinking about it.' Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize?

Correct Answer: C

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

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