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The nurse is assessing a client who has a diagnosis of schiz…

The nurse is assessing a client who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and takes an antipsychotic agent daily. Which finding requires further nursing assessment immediately?

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A nurse decides to put a client who has a psychotic disorder…

A nurse decides to put a client who has a psychotic disorder in seclusion overnight because the unit is very short-staffed and the client frequently fights with other clients. The nurse’s actions are an example of which of the following torts?

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A patient has been taking haloperidol (Haldol) for 3 months…

A patient has been taking haloperidol (Haldol) for 3 months for a psychotic disorder, and the nurse is concerned about the development of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS). The nurse will monitor the patient closely for which effects?

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A client was recently admitted to the inpatient unit after a…

A client was recently admitted to the inpatient unit after a suicide attempt and has not responded to SSRIs or tricyclic antidepressants. The client asks the nurse, “I heard about monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Why can’t they be added to what I am on now? Wouldn’t adding one help?” Which is the appropriate nursing response?

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Insert the correct response.The physician has ordered loraze…

Insert the correct response.The physician has ordered lorazepam 1 mg oral every 4 to 6 hours for a patient with anxiety. The medication is supplied as lorazepam 0.5 mg per tablet. How many tablets of lorazepam would the patient receive with each dose? _________

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The nurse reads in the patient’s medication history that the…

The nurse reads in the patient’s medication history that the patient is taking buspirone (BuSpar). The nurse interprets that the patient may have which disorder?

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A client admitted to the emergency department after being mu…

A client admitted to the emergency department after being mugged while crossing the street cannot remember anything about the incident. The nurse recognizes the use of which defense mechanism?

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A client was admitted with major depression that was a singl…

A client was admitted with major depression that was a single episode and moderate. During her stay, she was started on Prozac (fluoxetine) at 40 mg orally every day. The nurse’s discharge teaching should include all of the following except:

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A client’s husband died 23 years ago. She has not changed a…

A client’s husband died 23 years ago. She has not changed a thing in their house since that time. His slippers are still beside the bed. The nurse identifies that the client is exhibiting which pathological grief response?

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Insert the correct response. Round your answer to the neares…

Insert the correct response. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.The physician orders 500 mL of NS to infuse at 175 mL/h for a patient with vomiting. Tubing drop factor is 15 gtt/mL. Calculate the flow rate in drops per minute. ____________________

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