A nurse is preparing to teach a client and caregiver about the antidepressant therapy which will be continued at home. Which precaution should the nurse recommend, if the client experiences dizziness when getting out of bed?
The nurse is educating a client and family about managing pa…
The nurse is educating a client and family about managing panic attacks after discharge from treatment. The nurse includes which of the following in the discharge teaching? (Select all that apply)
A client newly diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder…
A client newly diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is seen by a nurse in the urgent care. The client is complaining of hair loss after frequent, persistent showers. Which of the following is the best goal for the client at this time?
A client who just went through an upsetting divorce is threa…
A client who just went through an upsetting divorce is threatening to commit suicide with a handgun. The client is involuntarily admitted to the psychiatric unit. Which potential nursing problem has the highest priority?
The client is experiencing night terrors. Which of the follo…
The client is experiencing night terrors. Which of the following would the nurse know are the major elements of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? (Select all that apply)
A client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)…
A client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has recently began a new treatment regimen, along with behavioral therapy. The client expresses concerns with the new treatment and “seriously doubts success will happen.” Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
After teaching a group of nursing students about benzodiazep…
After teaching a group of nursing students about benzodiazepines, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students correctly choose which drugs as an example? (Select all that apply)
A client who suffers from frequent panic attacks describes t…
A client who suffers from frequent panic attacks describes the attack as feeling disconnected from himself. What does the nurse document about this data?
A client becomes increasingly hostile and aggressive during…
A client becomes increasingly hostile and aggressive during group therapy. The client is yelling and has thrown a chair at the wall. The new graduate nurse knows the steps to take to de-escalate the situation. Label in order of priority the steps the new graduate nurse will take. What is the nurse and staff to do first, second and so on.
A nurse is caring for a client with suicidal tendencies. Whi…
A nurse is caring for a client with suicidal tendencies. Which action would be most important for the nurse to do after administering the drug orally?