To initiate a relationship with a child who may be autistic, the nurse would be most effective by using which of these approaches?

The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the hospital with a suspected diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Which laboratory result should the nurse expect to note if the client does have appendicitis?

The nurse is caring for a client who has been treated with long-term antipsychotic medication. As part of the nursing care plan, the nurse monitors for tardive dyskinesia. Which of the following would the nurse observe with tardive dyskinesia?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a nitrate prescribed. Why is acetaminophen usually prescribed to be taken before the administration of the nitrate?

An 8-year old child, diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder, is admitted by the nurse to a psychiatric facility. During the admission assessment, which behaviors would be characterized as compulsions? (Select all that apply)

A patient is receiving captopril. Which of the following should be included in the nursing interventions? (select all that apply)

The nurse is performing an assessment on a client being admitted with a diagnosis of alcohol dependence who reports it’s been 6 hours since the last drink. The information supports which assumption about the appearance of withdrawal symptoms?

The doctor orders 20mg of a medication TIDThe patient weighs 44 poundsThe drug guide states that a safe dose is 2-4mg/kg/dayIs 20mg TID a safe dose for this patient?

The nurse points out which of the following as modifiable risks for coronary artery disease (CAD)? (select all that apply)

A patient has developed stomatitis from chemotherapy. Which of the following would be an appropriate intervention for this condition?