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A nurse is planning care for a client newly admitted with major depressive disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
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A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. The client is doing calisthenics in the client dining room during lunchtime instead of eating. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
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A nurse is making a home visit for a 16-year old adolescent who attempted suicide. Which of the following behaviors should alert the nurse that the adolescent still has suicidal intent?
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A nurse is caring for a client who reports an upset stomach after taking chlorpromazine. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
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A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has bipolar disorder and will be discharged with a prescription for lithium. The nurse should teach the client that which of the following factors puts her at risk for lithium toxicity?
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A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and is taking buspirone. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse report to the provider?
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A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled to receive electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering prior to the procedure?
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A nurse is planning care for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following intervention should the nurse implement to promote relaxation?
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A nurse is collecting a health history on a client who has a diagnosis of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. Which of the following is an expected finding?
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A nurse is caring for a client who has delusional behavior and states, "I can't go to group therapy today. I am expecting a high level official to visit me!" The nurse responds, "I understand, but it is time for group therapy and we expect everyone to attend. Let's walk over together." For which of the following reasons is the nurse's response considered therapeutic?
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A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a new diagnosis of schizophrenia. The client's parents are tearful and express feelings of guilt. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
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A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who performs self-injury. Which of the following information should the nurse identify as placing the client at risk for self-harm behaviors?
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A nurse is discussing the use of mechanical restraints with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following situations should the nurse include as an indication for placing a client in mechanical restraints?
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A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The client's spouse asks the nurse about the possible side effects of the ECT. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
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A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who jumps out of her chair and begins to shout angrily at the clients around her. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
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