A client with a new diagnosis of Panic Disorder says to the…
A client with a new diagnosis of Panic Disorder says to the nurse, “What can be done about this disorder? I need to drive my cab. I need to make a living!” The nurse’s care plan will include all of the following: (Select all that apply)
Read DetailsThe nurse is caring for a client who was stabilized on a med…
The nurse is caring for a client who was stabilized on a medical unit and has been transferred to the Inpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Program for the 3rd time. The client has severe malnutrition and emaciation. Which intervention of the nurse is appropriate for effective treatment?
Read DetailsThe physician orders Lithium 600mg TID for a newly diagnosed…
The physician orders Lithium 600mg TID for a newly diagnosed client with Bipolar I Disorder. Serum Lithium is important to monitor because it has a narrow therapeutic range. The therapeutic range for a maintenance lithium level is:
Read DetailsThe nurse shows a client with Obsessive Compuslive Disorder…
The nurse shows a client with Obsessive Compuslive Disorder (OCD) how to mentally tell herself to break the pattern of an obsession. The nurse also displays how to snap a rubber band on the wrist if the client needs a little more stimulus. This technique can be identified as:
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