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?

A client is admitted to a hospital with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The initial blood glucose level is 350 mg/dL. A continuous intravenous (IV) infusion of short-acting insulin is initiated, along with IV rehydration with normal saline. The serum glucose level is now decreased to 240 mg/dL. The nurse would next prepare to administer which of the following?

A patient with a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) tells the nurse, “I feel obsessed with thoughts about dying. Do you think I am just being morbid?” Which response by the nurse is best?