Match the methods of addressing each of the following conditions:

A client with schizophrenia is experiencing acute dystonia after receiving their first dose of a first-generation antipsychotic. Which nursing intervention should the nurse implement first?

A nurse is teaching a patient who has been prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) for anxiety. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium carbonate. Which of the following nursing actions is most appropriate to prevent complications associated with this medication?

A client is being treated for opioid withdrawal and is receiving clonidine. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse prioritize for this client?

A client taking venlafaxine is noted to have increased blood pressure during a routine check-up. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

A nurse is educating a client with schizophrenia who is beginning treatment with a second-generation antipsychotic. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a correct understanding of the medication’s benefits?

A client with a recent diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is prescribed venlafaxine. The nurse should assess for which potential side effect, especially in older adults?

HIV is NOT considered an STI.

Anorexia nervosa can cause a slow heart rate.