A victim of physical abuse by the domestic partner is treated for a broken wrist. The patient has considered going to a safe house, but cites being brought up to believe 'you stay together, no matter what happens.' The patient says the partner is always apologetic and remorseful after an incident. Which outcome should be met before the patient leaves the emergency department? The patient will:

A victim of physical abuse by the domestic partner is treated for a broken wrist. The patient has considered going to a safe house, but cites being brought up to believe 'you stay together, no matter what happens.' The patient says the partner is always apologetic and remorseful after an incident. Which outcome should be met before the patient leaves the emergency department? The patient will:

As a nurse escorts a patient being discharged after treatment for major depression, the patient gives the nurse a necklace with a heart pendant and says, "Thank you for helping mend my broken heart." Which is the nurse's best response?

A community mental health nurse has worked with a patient for 3 years but is moving out of the city and terminates the relationship. When a novice nurse begins work with this patient, what is the starting point for the relationship?

Which statement about mental illness is true?

Linda is terrified of spiders and cannot explain why. Because she lives in a wooded area, she would like to overcome this overwhelming fear. Her nurse practitioner suggests which therapy?