1. A nurse in an acute mental health facility is reviewing the medication records for a group of clients. The nurse should expect a prescription for memant
... [Show More] ine for a client who has which of the following diagnoses? - Alzheimer's disease
2. A nurse is collecting data from a client who takes an MAOI for treatment of depression. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider? - Elevated blood pressure
3. A nurse is reviewing the medications of a client who has bipolar disorder and a new prescription for lithium. The nurse should identify that it is safe to administer which of the following medications while the client is taking lithium? - Valproic acid
4. A nurse is collecting data fro, a client who has cocaine intoxication. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - Increased mental alertness
5. A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The nurse notices that the client is pacing up and down the hall very rapidly and muttering in an angry manner. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - Approach the client in a nonthreatening manner.
6. A nurse in an acute mental health facility is participating is participating in a nursing staff discussion about the legal aspects of involuntary admissions. Which of the following information should the nurse include? - An involuntary admission is justified if the client is a danger to others.
7. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for disulfiram for the management of alcohol dependence. Which of the following dietary choices should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? - Pure vanilla extract
8. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family of a client who has Alzheimer's disease about donepezil. Which of the following statements should the nurse include? - "Donepezil can improve cognitive functioning during the earlier stages of the disease."
9. A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who has a new prescription for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority? - Cardiac arrhythmia
10. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. The nurse should identify that which of the following actions is contraindicated for this client? - Permitting the client to spend some quiet time alone after each meal
11. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a school-age child who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - "Ignore your child's attention-seeking behaviors that are not dangerous."
12. A nurse is assisting in the planning of a staff education session about the administration of antidepressant medications to older adult clients. Which of the following information should the nurse recommend to include? - Older adults clients require a lower initial dose of antidepressant medication than adult clients.
13. A nurse in an acute substance disorder unit is collecting data from a client who received treatment in the emergency department for an opioid overdose. Which of the following findings should the nurse anticipate during opioid withdrawal? - Anxiety
14. A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and is severely withdrawn. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to facilitate communication with the client? - Speak to the client using simple and concrete terminology.
15. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a new prescription for benzodiazepine. For which of the following findings should the nurse question the provider's prescription? - Hypotension
16. A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver due to alcohol use disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - Ascites
17. A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease and becomes agitated while refusing morning hygiene care. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Talk to the client form two arm-lengths away.
18. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has conduct disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - Aggressive behavior towards others
19. A nurse is caring for a client who has depression. The client states, "I am too tired and depressed to attend group therapy today." Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - "Attending group therapy, even if you're tired, is an important part of your treatment."
20. A nurse is preparing to administer a benzodiazepine to a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. The nurse should tell the client to expect which of the following adverse effects? - Sedation
21. A nurse is an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute manic episode. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? - Protect the client from impulsive behavior.
22. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a newly admitted client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. Which of following client goals should the nurse identify as the priority? - Maintaining adequate hydration
23. A nurse is caring for a client who attends family counseling with his partner and their children. The client tells the ruse that he isn't going to attend any further sessions and states, " I don't have time for all that talking." Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - "It must be difficult for you to talk about family problems."
24. A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has antisocial personality disorder to an acute care unit. The client is admitted under court order following the theft and destruction of a car. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect the client to display? - Anger with the nursing staff for hospitalizing him against his will
25. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving treatment for alcohol detoxification. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect administer during this phase of the client's care? - Diazepam
26. A nurse in a substance use disorder treatment facility is reviewing the medication records for a group of clients. The nurse should expect to administer methadone for a client who has a substance use disorder for which of the following substances? - Opiates
27. A nurse on an acute care unit is providing postoperative care to an older adult client who develops delirium. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Keep the client's rom well-lit at night.
28. A nurse in the emergency room is collecting data from a client who has heroin intoxication. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - Respiratory depression
29. A nurse is caring for a client who just received a terminal diagnosis of cancer. Which fo the following initial reactions should the nurse expect form the client? - Denial
30. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to a sexual assault that occurred 3 months ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - Dreams about the assault [Show Less]