A client is being admitted to the psychiatric facility with a dual diagnosis of depression and alcohol substance abuse. The client has an order for chlordiazepoxide (Librium), 50 mg po every twelve hours for withdrawal symptoms of agitation.  The client is taking escitalopram (Lexapro), a SSRI, 20 mg po daily for his depression. Pharmacy delivers chlordiazepoxide 25 mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer for one dose [BLANK-1] Do NOT label answer.   

The psychiatric nursing theorist, Hildegard Peplau, identified which of the following as the essence of psychiatric-mental health nursing?

At only 18 years old, Sarah Scott suffered a stroke, and as a result she now has difficulty talking fluently (e.g., she often struggles to find the right words), though her speech is meaningful. Based on these symptoms, Sarah suffered damage to which of the following parts of the brain?

Instead of providing logical arguments in favor of a political candidate, ads may build political support by associating pictures of the candidate with emotion-evoking music and images. This strategy best illustrates which of the following attempts to influence attitudes?

A client showing no facial expression when engaging in a game with peers during an outing at a park. The nurse uses which terms when documenting the client’s affect?

Understanding brain anatomy and function is critical in psychiatric nursing. Which structure of the brain controls appetite control, endocrine function, sexual drive, and impulsive behavior?

A client is observed pacing the hall with clenched fists and swearing at other clients. The nurse intervenes immediately to prevent the client from moving to which phase of the aggression cycle?

Which behaviors will a client need to demonstrate to determine necessity for involuntary commitment? Select all that apply.

Place in sequential order from first to last: How will the nurse implement the following nursing actions in response to aggressive client who is threatening others on the unit?Administer a sedative that has been prescribed by the psychiatristSuggest the client take a “time-out” in his/her room Assist other clients away from the area Set limits on aggressive and intimidating behavior

A client made threats to harm his parents if they come too close to him. The parents called 911, and the client is now held involuntarily for a psychiatric evaluation. During this time of involuntary admission, the client retains all client rights except for which one?