A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bipolar disorder and is in a manic state. Which of the following findings is the highest priority?
... [Show More] correct answerThe client reports sleeping 2-3 hours per night— the greatest risk is injury from exhaustion
A nurse in a mental health facility is planning to promote the development of a theraputic relationship with a newly admitted client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? correct answerIdentify professional boundaries during the initial interaction
A nurse is monitoring a client who ingested an overdose of phenobarbital sodium. For which of the following adverse effects of toxicity should the nurse assess the client? correct answerRespiratory depression
Incorporating the attributes or feelings of another person into oneself correct answerIntrojection
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to administer? correct answerLorazepam; this will maintain vitals, prevent seizures, and delirium tremens
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is planning care for a client who was admitted following a suicide attempt. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan? correct answerObserve the client swallow medications
A nurse is caring for a client with alcohol use disorder. Following alcohol withdrawl, which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer to the client during maintenence? correct answerDisulfiram (Antabuse)
Medication that is given to patients who are withdrawing from opioids correct answerMethadone
Medication that is administered during alcohol withdrawl correct answerChlordiazepoxide- helps prevent seizures and delirium tremens
Medication that is administered during an opioid/narcotic overdose correct answerNaloxone
A home health nurse is talking with the partner of a client who has dementia. Which of the following statements by the partner indicates that the client is displaying signs of apraxia? correct answer"Yesterday my partner put a jacket on upside down" [Show Less]