A client on the psychiatric unit has a diagnosis of antisoci…

A client on the psychiatric unit has a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder.  You are assigned as his nurse.  Occasionally, the client loses his temper and expresses his anger inappropriately.  Which of the following statements would be appropriate feedback for his angry outbursts? a. “You were very rude to interrupt the group the way you did.”b. “You accomplish nothing when you lose your temper like that.”c. “Showing your anger in that manner is very childish and insensitive.”d. “You became angry in group, raised your voice, stomped out, and slammed the door.”

When doing discharge teaching for a client who is taking lit…

When doing discharge teaching for a client who is taking lithium (Lithobid), the nurse emphasizes that the client should: “Select all that Apply.”     a.    Withhold the drug if serum level is less than 0.3 mEq.    b.    take medication on an empty stomach.    c.    make sure to have blood work done on schedule.    d.    do not drive while taking this medication.    e.    take as directed by physician

The nurse must observe the client who is taking antipsychoti…

The nurse must observe the client who is taking antipsychotic medications for extra-pyramidal symptoms.  Examples include: a. dry mouth, urinary retention and sedation.b. muscle weakness, elevated blood pressure and headache.c. rigidity, tremors, and facial spasmsd. nausea, vomiting and seeing halos around lights.