The nurse is educating a female client who has been prescribed lithium carbonate for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Which instruction should the nurse include regarding this medication?

The nurse is performing an assessment that requires the use of therapeutic communication techniques.  What is one non-therapeutic technique frequently used in assessment interviews?

A client in the manic phase of bipolar I disorder is yelling at others in the common room. Which intervention is the nurse’s priority?

The nurse is caring for a client who is from a different culture than the nurse.  According to Campinha-Bacote, what is the nurse’s first action when providing culturally competent care to the client?

A client is unsure about living arrangements after discharge. The nurse states, “If I were you, I would stay at a residential care facility until you are more stable.” Which explanation best identifies with why “giving advice” is non-therapeutic?

Bonus: This class featured a new tool for discussions called Harmonize. If you give me your feedback about using this for our discussions, up to 5 bonus points are on the table.  On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate the Harmonize 1 being really bad technology and 10 being some of the best you’ve seen.  How easy is the use of Harmonize? 1 being really easy 10 being super hard.  What is your opinion on the way Harmonize reminders?  Give at least 1 complete sentence about your thoughts on how to improve the discussion portion of this class.  Did you experience any issues while using Harmonize? If so, please describe your experience. 

Which of the following best describes operating revenues?

Net income that is not paid to shareholders as dividends increases _____.

The balance sheet of Old Gold Mines, a gold mining company, for the year ended June 30, 20×1, showed current assets of $6 million, noncurrent assets of $49 million, noncurrent liabilities of $14 million, and current liabilities of $4 million. Compute the amount of shareholders’ equity on the balance sheet at the end of 20×1.

Make necessary journal entries for the following events. Assume the firm recognizes depreciation expense annually. On January 1, 2010, Hampton purchased equipment at a cost of $400,000. The installation cost is $20,000. The equipment has a 10-year life and an expected salvage value at the end of 10 years of $20,000. On January 1, 2011, Hampton revised the useful life of the computers to a total of 14 years to replace the original assumption of 10 years and the salvage value to $30,000. On March 31, 2012, Hampton sold the equipment for $320,000.