An expected client outcome is, “The client will remain free…

An expected client outcome is, “The client will remain free of infection by discharge.” When evaluating the client’s progress, the nurse notes the client’s vital signs are within normal limits, the client’s abdominal wound has a half-inch gap at the lower end with yellow-green discharge and the wound is red and hot to the touch. Which statement would be an appropriate evaluative statement?

An adult patient is prescribed Atomoxetine (Strattera) for a…

An adult patient is prescribed Atomoxetine (Strattera) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. You know this medication to be a non-stimulant – selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). What should the advance practice provider keep in mind when reviewing possible adverse effects with the patient and family? 

When determining which antidepressant option to best treat a…

When determining which antidepressant option to best treat a patient, the APRN must consider the additive benefits and side effects of each medication option based on the patient’s reported sypmtoms.  Match the most appropriate antidepressant with the additional presenting symptom.