The nurse is caring for an alcoholic who is suffering from withdrawals. The nurse knows that withdrawing from alcohol can potentially be fatal due to:

Which of the following childhood disorder is characterized by serious violations of societal norms and can progress to antisocial personality disorder without intervention?

A 16-year-old male patient with a history of Duchene Muscular Dystrophy presents to the operating room for posterior thoracic spinal fusion due to severe scoliosis. During the preanesthesia assessment of this child which preoperative exams should be ordered? 

What intravenous maintenance fluid infusion is MOST appropriate for the 3-year-old child who is undergoing clubfoot repair surgery? 

A client being seen in the mental health clinic recently lost their home in a fire destroying all the belongings. Which of the following would be the priority assessment for the nurse to perform for this client?

A client lost control of his behavior, broke a window, and made verbal threats to staff and other clients. The client was placed in mechanical restraints by the nursing team. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to explain the use of restraints to the client?

An 82-year-old man is admitted to a medical-surgical unit for diagnostic confirmation and management of suspected delirium. Which of the following statements by the patient’s daughter best supports the diagnosis?

A nurse teaching a client about prescribed antipsychotic medication informs the client to contact a health care provider immediately if the client notices which of the following:

The nurse is teaching a parent of a 17 year old child that has been diagnosed with intermittent explosive disorder (IED). The nurse knows the teaching has been effective when the parent states which of the following:

A child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin). Which of the following side effects should the nurse tell the parents to monitor in the child? Select all that apply.