The patient brought to the emergency department by police was found in the middle of traffic, alternating between grandiose declarations and expressing a desire to commit suicide. On physical assessment, the patient is tachycardic and hypertensive. The nurse suspects which diagnosis will be made?

The nurse is conducting a detailed medical history interview. Which communication techniques demonstrate effective therapeutic communication skills? Select all that apply.

The patient with a brain neoplasm is combative and cursing at the staff. The family reports that this is a drastic change in the patient's personality. The nurse suspects the tumor is in which lobe of the patient's brain?