Which question does the nurse ask to determine the patient's risk for suicide in the patient with major depressive disorder?
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- Difficulty: 5
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The nurse is caring for an elderly patient who accidentally got shot in the leg when his dog knocked his gun to the floor and it misfired. The patient mentions that he wants to get better quickly because he is anticipating a visit from his grandchildren soon. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
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- Difficulty: 6
The nurse is receiving bedside report on a patient experiencing tremors in his hands, profuse diaphoresis, and agitation during attempts to interview or exam him. Which information does the nurse make a priority to collect?
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- Difficulty: 9
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