JL caused the motor vehicle accident by speeding and impulsively challenging other drivers to race. This may be considered:

Based on all the above information, select the most appropriate admitting diagnosis for JL:

Could someone who is receiving Haldol develop serotonin syndrome as a potential side effect?

What medication might we see prescribed for Mrs. Jackson to take on a regular basis?

JL, a 42 year old male, is seen in the emergency room after a minor motor vehicle accident with subsequent fight with the driver of the other car. JL has multiple red and purple bruises and open and oozing lesions on his face, neck, and arms. He scratches repeatedly at his facial lesions. He has poor dentition. His left hand is swollen and bruised; he moves this hand slightly and voices no complaint of pain. A strong odor of alcohol and urine is noted. Pupils are pin-point. He is aggressive, maintains a threatening stance, and exhibits pressured but slurred speech. His actions stop just short of violent. His movements are not well coordinated. Height is 77 inches and 287 pounds. Electrocardiogram is clear. Toxicology screen is positive for opioids, meth, and alcohol. Labs are remarkable for lithium 0.4, potassium 2.5, and white blood count of 10.9. He refuses to provide medical or psychiatric history. An immediate and appropriate nursing intervention regarding this patient would be to:

Polly’s practitioner determines that her Haldol order should be changed; Risperidone is ordered. Risperidone is a(an):

Lithium is described as a:

At what time after the last intake of alcohol would you expect an individual to go into withdrawal delirium tremens:

Haldol is considered a(an):

It is important for children with Billy’s difficulties to have set rules and consistent enforcement of these rules.