The client is placed under one-to-one observation and objects strongly to being “followed around and watched” and not trusted to behave like an adult.  He screams when the P.T. stays with him as he enters the bathroom.  Which statement is best for the P.T. to make?    

1.  The nurse caring for a child diagnosed with acute rheumatic fever should assess the child for which of the following?

A nurse begins the intake assessment of a client diagnosed with bipolar I disorder. The client shouts, “You can’t do this to me. Do you know who I am?” Which is the priority nursing action in this situation?

After hospital discharge, what is the priority intervention for a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is taking antimanic medication, as well as for the patient’s family?

27. The nurse is caring for a client who has septic shock. Which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider?

A patient experiencing mania dances around the unit, seldom sits, monopolizes conversations, interrupts, and intrudes. Which nursing intervention will best assist the patient with energy conservation?

Which two predominant features of a manic episode can usually be identified quickly?    

At a unit meeting, staff members are planning the décor for a special bedroom for a manic client. The best suggestion from among those listed would be:    

When requesting burial at sea, a veteran’s family ____________.

Burial flags are available to __________.