A severely depressed patient who has been on suicide precautions tells the nurse, "I am feeling a lot better, so you can stop watching me. I have taken too much of your time already." Which is the nurse's best response?

A) "I wonder what this sudden change is all about. Please tell me more."
B) "I am glad you are feeling better. The team will consider your request."
C) "You should not try to direct your care. Leave that to the treatment team."
D) "Because we are concerned about your safety, we will continue with our plan."

An older adult patient in an intensive care unit is experiencing visual and auditory illusions. Which nursing intervention will be most helpful?

A) Place large clocks and calendars on the wall.
B) Place personally meaningful objects in view.
C) Use the patient's glasses and hearing aids.
D) Keep the room brightly lit at all times.

A patient diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder says, "Why has God chosen me to be sick all the time and unable to provide for my family? The burden on my family is worse than the pain I bear." Which nursing diagnoses apply to this patient? (Select all that apply.)

A) Spiritual distress
B) Decisional conflict
C) Adult failure to thrive
D) Impaired social interaction
E) Ineffective role performance

The treatment using an electrical shock to restore a normal heart rhythm is called ________.