A nurse is caring for a client whose child has a terminal illness. The client requests information about how to deal with the upcoming loss. Which of the
... [Show More] following statements should the nurse make?
A nurse is teaching a client who has bipolar disorder and a prescription for lithium. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching
A nurse is planning care for four clients in a mental health facility. Which of the following clients is at the greatest risk for injury when performing ADLs
A nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who has bulimia nervosa and is 5% above his ideal body weight. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan
A nurse who works with newborns is assessing the potential for abuse or neglect. Which of the following family groups should the nurse identify as the highest potential for future child abuse
A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client and notices that the client appears withdrawn and fearful. To establish a trusting nurse-client relationship, which of the following actions should the nurse take first
A nurse is talking with a client who is beginning chemotherapy. The client tells the nurse that she is mourning the loss of her hair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first
A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and will receive succinylcholine. The client asks the nurse about this medication. What is an appropriate response by the nurse
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of substance use disorder and was involuntarily admitted to a mental health facility. When the nurse attempts to administer oral lorazepam, the client refuses to take the medication and becomes physically aggressive. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
A nurse is caring for four clients in an inpatient mental health facility. Which of the following clients can give informed consent
A nurse is admitting a client who has schizophrenia to an acute care setting. When the nurse questions the client regarding his admission, the client states, "I'm red, in the head, and I'm going to bed!" The nurse should document the client's speech pattern as which of the following
During a client's initial interview in a mental health inpatient setting, the nurse identifies that the client is maintaining eye contact and leaning forward. Which of the following assumptions should the nurse make based on the client's nonverbal behaviors
A nurse is educating the parent of a child who has a new diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following manifestations of this disorder should
the nurse include in the teaching
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?
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who begins to cry and states, "I knew God would punish me and I deserve this horrible sickness!" Which of the following responses should the nurse make
A nurse is providing care for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. The client's morning lithium level is 1.5 mEq/L. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse report to the provider? (Click on the "Exhibit" button below for additional client information. There are three tabs that contain separate categories of data
A school nurse is assessing a school-age child who experienced the traumatic loss of a parent 8 months ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the child is experiencing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has alcohol toxicity
and is unresponsive. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is receiving change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first
A nurse is planning care for a client who constantly threatens others on the unit. Although the client does not want to leave the unit, the nurse requests the provider to transfer the client to a unit that is equipped to manage violent behavior. Which
of the following ethical principles should the nurse apply in this situation
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
A nurse in a mental health facility is planning discharge for a client who has a long history of alcohol use disorder. Which of the following post discharge activities should the nurse plan to include
A nurse is communicating with a client in an inpatient mental health facility. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates the use of active listening
A nurse is preparing to participate in an interdisciplinary conference for a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following behaviors is the priority for the nurse to report to the treatment team
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
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving hospice care for an inoperable brain tumor. When completing a spiritual assessment as part of end-of-life care, which of the following interventions should the nurse implement
A nurse is planning care for a newly admitted client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following is the priority action by the nurse
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
A nurse is admitting a female client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect during the admission assessment
A nurse is teaching the partner of a client who has bipolar disorder how to identify manifestations of acute mania. Which of the following findings should the client's partner report to the provider
A charge nurse is developing an educational program about schizophrenia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include as a negative symptom of schizophrenia
A nurse is teaching the parent of a 10-year-old child who has ADHD and a new prescription for dextroamphetamine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching
A client who has paranoid schizophrenia is attending a treatment planning conference with a family member. During the discussion of the medication adherence portion of the plan, the nurse notices that the family member seems distracted. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
A nurse is admitting a client who has alcohol use disorder. Which of the following statements by the client indicates that the client is using denial as a defense mechanism
A client who has a diagnosis of depression is attending group therapy. During the group meeting, the nurse asks each member to identify one goal for the day. When it's the client's turn, she doesn't respond. Which of the following actions should the nurse take before repeating the request to the client?
A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following actions by the nurse is an example of the ethical principle of justice?
A) Allowing a client to choose which unit activities to attend
B) Attempting alternative therapies instead of restraints for a client who is combative
While observing group therapy, a nurse recognizes that a client is behaving in a way suggestive of dependent personality disorder. Which of the following behaviors is consistent with this condition?
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has been placed in seclusion after threatening to harm others on the unit. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
A nurse is reviewing routine lab values for several clients who are taking Lithium carbonate. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess further for findings indicating Lithium toxicity?
A nurse is reviewing the chart of a client who has dissociative amnesia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A nurse is assessing a client for risk factors for the development of depression. The nurse should identify that which of the following factors places the client at an increased risk for depression?
A nurse is admitting a client who has anorexia nervosa and is at 60% of ideal body weight. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A client who has a recent diagnosis of bipolar disorder is placed in a room with a client who has severe depression. The client who has depression reports to the nurse, "That man in my room never sleeps and he keeps me up, too." Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a panic attack. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A nurse is planning care for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of
care?
A charge nurse enters a client's room and observes and assistive personnel (AP) slapping an older adult client. After moving the client to safety, which of the following actions is the charge nurse's priority?
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting a health history from the parent of a school-age child who has been taking atomoxetine. Which of the following adverse effects reported by the parent is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider
A nurse is caring for a client who has moderate Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following nursing interventions assists in orienting the client to reality
A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect
A nurse is caring for a client who is in an abusive relationship and is assisting in the development of a safety plan. Which of the following actions is the first component of a safety plan
A nurse who is working on a mental health unit should recognize that which of the following are indications for the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)? (Select all that apply
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following goals is the priority when planning care for this client
A nurse is teaching coping strategies to a client who is experiencing depression related to intimate partner abuse. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching
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
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is experiencing delirium. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care
A nurse is assisting a client who has a terminal illness adjust to progressive loss of independence. Which of the following statements by the client indicates acceptance of her illness
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 a blood pressure of 210/105 mm Hg. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask first
A nurse is providing teaching to the partner of a client who is in a rehabilitation program for alcohol use disorder. The nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the client's partner indicates an understanding of the teaching
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a situational crisis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect
A community health nurse is planning an education program about depressive disorders. Which of the following factors should the nurse include as increasing the risk for depression
A nurse is establishing a therapeutic relationship with a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use when communicating with this client
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia and has wandered into the day room looking for her deceased partner. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
A nurse is assessing a client who recently used cocaine. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect
A charge nurse is planning a teaching session regarding the code of ethics for registered nurses. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching
A nurse is teaching the parents of a client about their daughter's diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. Which of the following statements made by the parents indicates an understanding of their daughter's illness
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted following an overdose of amitriptyline. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects associated with this medication
A nurse is caring for a client who has alcoholic cardiomyopathy. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect
A nurse is teaching a client who has a depressive disorder about fluoxetine. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for four clients. Which of the following clients is the nurse required to report as a potential victim of abuse
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who has conduct disorder. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse expect the child to demonstrate [Show Less]