Nursing Test Bank Practice
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A nurse is teaching a group of clients regarding the use of naltrexone in treating alcoholism. What would the nurse teach about the effectiveness of this drug?
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A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder has recently started taking lamotrigine as part of their medication regimen. Which of the following would be an essential teaching point to include regarding the medication?
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When a client diagnosed with schizophrenia was discharged 6 months ago, haloperidol was prescribed. The client now says, "I stopped taking those pills. They made me feel like a robot." What are common side effects the nurse should validate with the client?
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The nurse is obtaining the mental health history of a newly admitted client diagnosed with schizophrenia. The client's family reports the client is hearing voices and cannot stay focused on the topic of a discussion. Which thought disturbance is the client demonstrating?
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The nurse is admitting a client with the diagnosis of schizophreniform disorder. What should the nurse expect to find?
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A client diagnosed with bipolar I disorder is in a manic state, rushing about the unit, and talking regularly with a flight of ideas. What is the most therapeutic intervention?
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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. What information should be included in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
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The nurse is obtaining the mental health history of a newly admitted client diagnosed with schizophrenia. The client's family reports the client is hearing voices and cannot stay focused on the topic of a discussion.
Which thought disturbance is the client demonstrating?
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A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with schizophrenia following a recent suicide attempt. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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The client is experiencing a manic episode. Which of the following activities will be included in the plan of care?
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An adolescent tells the school nurse, "My friend threatened to take an overdose of pills." The nurse talks to the friend who verbalized the suicide threat. What is the most critical question for the nurse to ask?
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A female client staggers to day treatment smelling strongly of alcohol. She uses the defense mechanism "rationalization" when approached by the nurse and questioned about her recent alcohol consumption. How is this expressed?
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A client is showing symptoms of alcohol intoxication. What question should the nurse ask first?
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A client has been diagnosed with major depression and placed on amitriptyline. Which is a side effect of amitriptyline?
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A client receiving risperidone reports severe muscle stiffness at 1030. By 1200, the client has difficulty swallowing food and is drooling. The client is diaphoretic. By 1600, vital signs are as follows Temperature 102.8 F pulse 110 beats/minute, respirations 26 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 150/90 mmHg.
What is the nurse's best analysis and action?
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A newly admitted client has a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder. Based on this diagnosis, the nurse would expect to find which of the following symptoms?
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