2023 Mental Health exam 2 version 2 GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client with delirium who is experiencing illusions. What environment conditions
... [Show More] should the nurse arrange for the client? - ANSWERS-Provide a well-lit room without glares or shadows with minimal noise
You have received a report on a male client diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. The nurse informs you that his verbal communication includes circumstantially what interventions is the most therapeutic when caring for this client? - ANSWERS-redirect the conversation to assist him in focusing on the topic
What are the symptoms of neutropenic malignant syndrome (NMS) - ANSWERS-Muscle rigidity and hyperpyrexia
a nurse is caring for a client who exhibits manifestations of major depressive disorder the provider wants to rule out any other medical conditions that may be contributing or causing the symptoms which diagnostic test should the nurse expect to be ordered - ANSWERS-Complete blood count CBC
A client with schizophrenia has begun a new prescription of clozapine the nurse should assess the results of which laboratory study to monitor for adverse effects - ANSWERS-white blood count
A client is admitted to the hospital for alcohol intoxication and family reports that he is a heavy drinker and has been admitted several times for alcohol detoxification when can the nurse expect to observe the first symptoms of withdrawal - ANSWERS-72 hours
A 76-year-old client is diagnosed with major depressive disorder she expresses feelings of hopelessness in her dependence on her family what is the most critical question for the nurse to ask the client? - ANSWERS-Are you currently having thoughts that life is not worth living
A nurse is teaching a group of clients regarding the use of naltrexone and treating alcoholism what would the nurse teach about the effectiveness of this drug - ANSWERS-It reduces the craving for alcohol
the client diagnosed with schizophrenia is experiencing delusional of persecution. how would the client express feelings persecuted? - ANSWERS-Client please the center intelligence agency (CIA) is hunting for him to destroy him
The nurse is admitting a client with the diagnosis of schizophreniform disorder what should the nurse expect to find? - ANSWERS-The client has been experiencing hallucination and delusions for less than six months
States in report that the client is experiencing positive symptoms of schizophrenia what symptoms would the nurse receiving report expect to observe? - ANSWERS-Hallucinations and delusions [Show Less]