A client is brought to the emergency department by her frien…
A client is brought to the emergency department by her friend who says the client suddenly got very agitated and confused. On assessment, the client has tachycardia, tremors, and vomiting. The friend states that the client takes an SSRI for depression and just started taking St. John’s Wort because the medicine wasn’t working fast enough. Which would the nurse most likely suspect?
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A hospitalized client has been taking an antipsychotic medication for a couple week. Today, the client tells the nurse they feel that they “cannot sit still” and that they need to keep pacing. How does the nurse document this finding?
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An adult client is describing feelings of hopelessness and depression. They have attempted self-mutilation and describe difficulty sleeping and going to work. The client says, “I just want this to all be over.” Which statement or question is the nurse’s best response in this situation?
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