A client diagnosed with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and juvenile diabetes is prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin). Which nursing intervention related to both diagnoses takes PRIORITY?

Which statement made to the nurse, by the friend of a client diagnosed with Substance Use Disorder might indicate codependency?

What is the anticholinergic side effect of immediate concern when administering IM Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) to an assaultive client?

When a client experiences a manic episode, the nurse would expect to find which of the following? 

A client has been battered by her husband since they were married 8 years ago. Until this hospitalization for major depression, she avoided working on her situation. She expresses a desire to deal with the problem now because the battering is occurring more often. The most useful and realistic outcome for this client is: Within two days the client will…

What kind of behavior is the client with Anorexia Nervosa engaging in when she eats before breakfast on weight day to get out of being weighed? 

What characteristics are expected in relationships with others for a client who has been diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder?

A new client is reported to have characteristics of social discomfort, low self-esteem, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.  Which of the following personality Disorders would BEST describe these traits?  

A young child, diagnosed with Autism, has sustained multiple minor injuries over the past year. Brought in by his grandmother, she states, “my daughter says he fell down the stairs again. I know he doesn’t understand dangers sometimes”. When would you suspect chronic physical abuse? 

What is represented by the P wave on the EKG tracing?