The client who recently emigrated from Iran is on the mental health unit and has been placed in seclusion. The nurse assesses that the client is now calm and ready to be assimilated back into the mental health milieu. Which action by the nurse demonstrates cultural insensitivity?

When debriefing the unit’s staff after the client’s catastrophic reaction the nurse stresses the need for the staff to remain calm during the event. Which statement should be the basis for the nurse’s comment?

The NA is helping the ED nurse admit a woman who is the victim of spousal abuse and marital rape. The NA asks the nurse what should be done with the woman’s torn and soiled clothing. What is the nurse’s best response?

The nurse is caring for the client who is 2 days postadmission to a medical unit and has a long history of heavy alcohol abuse. The nurse should monitor for which acute complications related to alcohol abuse? Select all that apply.

The client receiving treatment for substance dependence has not been attending group therapy. Which response by the nurse to confront this behavior is best?