1. A charge nurse is developing an educational program about schizophrenia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include as a negative
... [Show More] symptom of schizophrenia?
- Thought blocking
2. A nurse is preparing to administer diazepam
- 1.5ml
3. A nurse in a clinic is assessing a client whose partner died 4 months ago. Which of the following statements indicates that the client is at risk for complicated grief?
- "I feel so empty without my wife that it's hard to get up every morning"
4. A nurse in a mental health unit is admitting a client who is anxious because he often hears voices telling him what to do. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
- Ask the client what the voices are saying
5. A nurse in a community health center is counseling a family of two parents and two children. Which of the following statements by a family member indicates manipulative behavior?
- If you do my homework for me, I won't bother you for the rest of the day
6. A nurse is planning discharge teaching with a family member of a client who has a new diagnosis of depression. Which of the following information about relapse should the nurse include?
- Early identification of changes, such as decreased social involvement, is important
7. A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who is experiencing the adverse effects of chlorpromazine. The nurse should administer benztropine to relieve which of the following adverse effects?
- Acute dystonia
8. A nurse in the emergency department is admitting a client who reports a headache along with heart palpitations after having a glass of wine with dinner a few hours ago. The client has a history of depression and has blood pressure of 210/105 mmHg. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask first?
- What medications are you currently taking?
9. A nurse is teaching a client who had bipolar disorder and a prescription for lithium. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
- That this medication with food
10. A nurse is caring for a client who is taking clozapine. For which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the medication?
- The client reports a sore throat [Show Less]