1. A nurse is caring for a school-aged child who has conduct disorder and is being physically aggressive toward other children in the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

a. Place the child in seclusion

b. Use therapeutic hold technique

c. Apply wrist restraints

d. Administer risperidone

2. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. Which of the following diagnosis procedures should the nurse anticipate the provider should describe during the medical evaluation?

a. Chest x-ray

b. ECG

c. Coagulation studies

d. Liver function test

3.

A nurse is caring for a client who exhibits excessive compliance, passivity, and self- denial. The nurse should recognize that these findings are associated with which of the following personality disorders?