A study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of varying amounts of vitamin C in reducing the number of common colds. A survey of 450 people provided the following information and Chi-square test results: What conclusion can be made based on the above information?

The client with bipolar disorder refuses to take lithium carbonate (Lithobid) because of excessive weight gain. In order to increase adherence, which class of medication should the nurse be prepared to administer instead?

The nurse on the substance abuse unit is administering medications.   For which client would the nurse QUESTION administering the medication?

A nursing supervisor is about to meet with a staff nurse suspected of diverting clients’ pain medications. Which assessment data would lead the supervisor to suspect that the staff nurse is impaired at work? (Select 4 that apply.)

The nurse reviews laboratory reports for a client prescribed lithium.  The client’s serum lithium level is 1.2 mEq/L.  Which is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

Differentiate post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder by placing the following items in the correct category.

Why are clients given thiamine (Vitamin B1) while going through alcohol detoxification (detox)?

The AIMS scale measures a person’s withdrawal from a substance.

Match the stage of anxiety with the appropriate description/intervention

Which of the following medications may be used for anxiety? Select 3 that apply: