The nurse is screening the client to determine if the client has any problems associated with alcohol use. The client states, “My wife is always nagging, stating nothing is ever good enough. We don’t get along well, so I am always drinking. I can’t talk to her about anything, because she won’t listen.” Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?

What anesthetic considerations should be considered when developing the plan of care for a 6-month-old who presents to the operating room for craniosynostosis surgery? (Select 2) 

A child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin). Which of the following side effects should the nurse tell the parents to monitor in the child? Select all that apply.

A client with a persecutory delusion has been explaining to the nurse the specifics of the conspiracy against the client. The client pauses and says, “I get the feeling that you don’t actually believe that what I’m telling you is true.” Which of the following is the most therapeutic response by the nurse?

The public health nurse is identifying strategies to reduce societal violence. Which of the following is an example of a tertiary strategy?

The nurse is conducting an admission history and assessment with a client diagnosed with schizophrenia. Using the drop-down choices, indicate whether each symptom identified is a positive or negative symptom of schizophrenia. The client says, “My brain is in the drain in the rain, take a train.”   The client has a flat affect.   The client states she has no interest in activities she used to enjoy.   The client appears to be hearing and talking back to voices.  

The nurse suspects abuse of an elderly client with dementia. Which of the following is the priority intervention?

The nurse is teaching a parent of a 17 year old child that has been diagnosed with intermittent explosive disorder (IED). The nurse knows the teaching has been effective when the parent states which of the following:

The nurse is assessing a client with the diagnosis of schizophrenia. The client states, “We had to take the hypertrix to zagobon.” Which of the following charting entries accurately documents this symptom?

Which of the following medication does the nurse administer as a cholinesterase inhibitor to temporarily slow the progress of dementia?