A client who has anorexia nervosa is more likely to have ______ resulting from extreme malnutrition.
A client who has bulimia nervosa is likely to have
... [Show More] ________ caused by frequent exposure to gastric acid from vomiting.
Extreme distractibility is a hallmark manifestation of ______.
Criteria for hospitalization is weight loss over 30% of total body weight in __ months.
Severe hypothermia, a temperature lower than ________ due to loss of subcutaneous tissue or dehydration, requires hospitalization.
Fine hand tremors are an expected adverse effect of ________ and can interfere with the client's ADLs, causing the client to stop taking the medication.
The nurse should encourage the client to drink _______ of fluid each waking hour to maintain hydration.
An initial response to amitriptyline can develop in 1 week. For a client who has been severely depressed with suicidal ideation, the energy to carry out a plan is ___________.
Clients who are taking tranylcypromine, an MAOI antidepressant, should not take _______ and other over-the-counter medications for sinus congestion, colds, or allergies due to their actions on the sympathetic nervous system, which can result in severe hypertension,
The nurse should identify that mild cognitive impairment, such as frequently misplacing objects, is one of the first manifestations expected to occur for a client who has _____.
A client who is experiencing ______ is expected to have hypertension, tachycardia, and a fever greater than 38.3° C (101° F).
A client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal can experience profuse sweating and _______ pupils
Benztropine is used to treat parkinsonism manifestations, such as _________.
St. John's wort is an herbal preparation that decreases the reuptake of serotonin. The nurse should advise the client that taking St. John's wort with another medication that also inhibits the reuptake of serotonin, such as _______, places the client at risk for
_________ is common in clients who have depression. The nurse should allow the client time to comprehend and formulate an answer to the question.
The greatest risk to the client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal is seizures, an elevated heart rate, and elevated blood pressure. ________ acts rapidly to prevent seizures, stabilize vital signs, and decrease the intensity of withdrawal manifestations
It is the _______ responsibility to confrontthe staff member about her behavior toward the client.
Clients who have __________ can disrupt the therapeutic milieu for other clients. Therefore, the nurse should move this client to aprivate room.
The nurse should documentthe client's behavior every ______ while the client is in seclusion.
The nurse should assess the client's behavior frequently during seclusion and shouldrenew the prescription for seclusion for an adult client every __________, for a maximum of 24 hr.
Normal levels of sodiumand fluid need to be maintained to ensure adequate excretion of ______.
The nurse should monitor the child for _______, which is an adverse effect of methylphenidate.
A traumatic event that causes severe stress is a trigger for ________.
Clients who have _______ need excessive input from others to make everyday decisions.
The nurse should teach the client that he is notresponsible for his disorder, but he is responsible for his __________.
Envisioning oneself in a peaceful, calm environment enhances relaxation and is an example of using _______________.
The rapid transition from one emotion to another and is a primary feature of borderline personality disorder. Clients who have borderline personality disorder react to situations with emotional responses that are out of proportion to the circumstances.
The greatest risk to the child who has ADHD is injury from impulsive behavior and the decreased ability to perceive self-harm. Therefore, the priority intervention is to ____________.
The seizure induced during ECT can stress the client's heart. Therefore, the nurse should plan to monitor the client's_______during ECTvia an electrocardiogram.
The nurse should frequentlyoffer the client, high-calorie foods that can be eaten while the client is on the go. Clients experiencing ________ might be unable to sit down for meals and can experience weight loss and dehydration.
A sodium level of 128 mEq/Lshould alert the nurse that the client is at risk for _________because renal excretion of lithium is decreased in the presence of a low sodium level.
Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis, which can be fatal due to overwhelming infection. The nurse should identify a WBC count below ________ as a possible manifestation of agranulocytosis and should withhold the medication and notify the provider.
This is an example of secondary prevention. By ________, the nurse can identify individuals who are at risk for intimate partner abuse in the community and can take the necessary steps to address individual client needs.
Positive symptoms of schizophrenia usually appear suddenly and are alterations in behavior, perception, speech, and thought. _________ are examples of positive symptoms.
A child who has autism spectrum disorder usually has a _______.
__________ is a manifestation of depression, and early identification of findings can lead to early intervention.
The client experiences a situational crisis when _______.
The Hospitalization of the Mentally Ill Act of 1964 requires that clients admitted to an inpatient mental health facility have a right to __________.
The nurse should expect the client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal to have _______ and flu-like manifestations such as yawning, sneezing, and abdominal pain.
Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitorthat can cause ________ such as anorgasmia and impotence.
During acute mania, the client is extremely active and _______, which can lead to relapse.
Low weight, electrolyte imbalances, starvation, and dehydrationcauses________.
According to evidence-based practice, the nurse should first inform the client about _______ during the orientation phase of the nurse-client relationship.
A stage IV pressure ulcer on an older adult client who is bedbound can indicate physical neglect and warrants ___________.
Succinylcholine is a muscle-paralyzing agent that will ________ during the procedure so that injury is less likely to occur.
An adverse effect of dextroamphetamine is insomnia. Therefore, the nurse should instruct the parent to administer the last dose of medication to the child ___________.
Allowing clients who have delirium to ________ will decrease frustration and anxiety.
The client's history of depression indicates that this client is at the greatest risk for hypertensive crisis from MAOI medicationsused to treat depression. These medications can precipitate a hypertensive crisis if consumed with ________.
Urinary retention is an anticholinergic effect of _______. Therefore, the nurse should monitor for this as an adverse effect.
Parents who witnessedintimate partner violence as children are more likely to become abusive themselves. Therefore, this is the family group with the ________ for future child abuse.
The nurse should administer benztropine, an anticholinergic agent, to relieve _______, which is an extrapyramidal adverse effect of chlorpromazine.
Clients receiving end-of-life care prefer that discussions of spirituality occur in ______.
Aggression toward people and animals is an expected characteristic of a child who has _________.
Clozapine can lead to a potentially fatal blood disorder known as agranulocytosis. Agranulocytosis is a severe drop in a client's WBCs, which leaves the client highly susceptible to infection. The nurse should withhold the medication for any indications of __________ and notify the provider.
An increase in CPK, a muscle enzyme released when muscle tissue is damaged, occurs with ________.
The priority action the nurse should take when using Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is to meet the client's need for adequate nutrition. Therefore, __________ is the priority action for the nurse to take. [Show Less]