A patient experiencing severe catatonia is ordered lorazepam (Ativan) continuous infusion at 1.5 mg/hour. The pharmacy sends a solution of lorazepam 60 mg in 250 mL D5W. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL.What is the IV flow rate in mL/hr and gtt/min      

A client missed one week of work when she was hospitalized with bipolar disorder. She was placed on medication and was able to return to work. When asked about her absence, she informed coworkers that she was suffering from influenza. What is the most likely reason the client lied about her illness?

A nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient experiencing expressive aphasia. The nurse incorporates knowledge that the patient most likely has sustained damage to which area of the brain?

While working with a 73-year-old patient, the nurse begins to think that the patient reminds them of their grandparent and responds as if they were the grandchild. The nurse is developing which behavior?

The order is lorazepam (Ativan) 4 mg IV push every 10 minutes PRN for severe agitation, maximum 12 mg in 1 hour. The vial is labeled 2 mg/mL.The nurse plans to dilute each dose with 2 mL of normal saline before administration.What is the total volume in mL per dose after dilution , and what is the maximum volume the patient could receive in 1 hour

The National Institute for Mental Health’s strategic plans includes which of these core areas of focus?

Which of the following populations is more likely to use hospital emergency rooms for their healthcare? 

True or False? The collegial model assumes that trust exists between the patient and the doctor and that decision-making is an equal effort.

Public hospitals are the oldest type of hospital and are owned by the federal, state, or local government.

State governments oversee the licensure of healthcare facilities including hospitals.