A nurse is an assisted living facility is caring for a client with early stages of dementia. The client has been oriented to name and place and is usually cooperative. She is refusing to take her medication, Namzaric (memantine HCL + donepezil HCL). What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to perform?

The client who is diagnosed with depression who is taking phenelzine (Nardil) to regulate mood, which increases neurotransmitters levels, especially dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine. The client is complaining of an occipital headache and a stiff neck. What is the priority nursing action (intervention)?

The psychiatric nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. Which of the following does the nurse expect to assess in a client with bulimia nervosa? Select all that apply.

A client is admitted to the psychiatric hospital with Major Depression Disorder. The client arrives unclean, has body odor, and is inappropriate dressed. A family member is obviously embarrassed regarding the appearance of the client and voices his concerns with the nurse. Which of the following is most important when planning care for this client?

The nurse is caring for a client with MDD: Major Depression Disorder and taking antipsychotics. The client starts experiencing movement disorders. The psychiatrist has ordered the following prn medications: Lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg IM Amantadine (Symmetrel) 100 mg P.O. Benztropine (Cogentin) 0.5 mg IM Which medication is recommended and would be selected by the nurse to administer? Place medication name only in the blank below. [BLANK-1]

What type of question should a nurse use to facilitate a therapeutic conversation?

A 15-year-old female is admitted to the Eating Disorders Unit for the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa. Which is a characteristic of anorexia nervosa the nurse should be aware of? Select All That Apply

What is a common side effect associated with the use of antipsychotic medications?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient prescribed digoxin for heart failure. Which of the following statements by the patient indicate an understanding of the medication teaching? (Select all that apply.)

The relationship between inflation and real GDP is _____.