A patient with symptoms of acute mania has a Lithium level of 1.1 mEq/L. The nurse accurately interprets the results as which of the following?

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Which statement differentiates the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria of a manic episode from a hypomanic episode?

An example of a breach of a patient’s civil right occurs when the nurse:

A nurse says, “I’m the only one who truly understands this patient. Other staff members are too critical.”  Which of the following correctly identifies what is occurring in this situation?

A nursing instructor is teaching students about self-help groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).  Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred?

The following outcome was developed for a client:  “Client will list five personal strengths by the end of day one.”  Which correctly written nursing diagnosis statement most likely generated this outcome?

A nurse assesses an older adult patient brought to the hospital emergency department by a neighbor who found the patient wandering confusedly in the front yard, saying, “I can’t find my way home.” The nurse experiences tearfulness and reflects, “The patient is like one of my grandparents…so helpless.” What feelings are being experienced by the nurse?

A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder has been taking lithium carbonate (Lithobid) for one year. The patient presents in an emergency department with a temperature of 101°F (38°C), severe diarrhea, blurred vision, and tinnitus. How should the nurse interpret these symptoms?

During a therapeutic interaction a client cries as the nurse explores the relationship of the client and her now-deceased mother. The client sobs “I shouldn’t be blubbering like this.”  Which response by the nurse will block communication with the client?

An older patient has recently been prescribed sertraline (Zoloft). The patient’s partner is taking paroxetine (Paxil). A nurse assesses that the patient is experiencing restlessness, tachycardia, diaphoresis, and tremors. Which complication should the nurse suspect, and why?