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 __________.

During the course of an infection when does a patient start to feel better. What is a major therapeutic issue with this phase if they were given antibiotics.