Answer:
1) option A is the correct answer.
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1. A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing a manic episode. W...
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing a manic episode. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Encourage the client to join group activities b. Dim the lights in the clients room c. Provide detailed explanations to the client d. Administer methyphenidate to the client 2. A nurse is leading a crisis intervention group of adolescents who witnessed the suicide of a classmate. Whch of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. Initiate referrals...
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing a manic episode. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. a. Encourage the client to join group activities b. Dim the lights in the clients roomm c. Provide detailed explanations to the client d. Administer methyphenidate to the client 2. A nurse is leading a crisis intervention group of adolescents who witnessed the suicide of a classmate. Whch of the following actions should...
13. A nurse is caring for a client who reports that he is angry with his partner because she thinks he is just trying to gain attention. When the nurse and tells her to leave. Which of the following defense mechanism is the client demonstrating? attempts to talk to the client, he becomes angry a. Denial b. Displacement c. Compensation d. Rationalization 14. A charge nurse is discussing the care of a client who has a substance use disorder with...
a nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client is walking in and out of rooms, speaking inappropriately, and giggling. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a-Tell the client there will be negative consequences for her behavior b-take the client in the day room to watch a movie with other clients c-have the client return to her room to read a book d-lead the client outside for a walk
41. A nurse is assessing a client who has bipolar disorder and is taking lamotrigine. Which of the following findings is the nurses priority? a. b. c. d. Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone 4.0 Microunits Alanine Transaminase 201U Skin Rash Epsitaxis 42. A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and displays severe negative symptoms of the disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Manage the clients loud, rambling, and incoherent, communication patterns b. Direct the client...
49. A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following client findings is an indication that the client is about to experience a manic phase? a. The client is restless and has changes in his sleep pattern b. The client laughs out loud and is overly cheerful C. The client has disorganized thoughts and is easily distracted d. The client shows poor judgment and demands attention
end Y. A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia Which of the following Matements by the understanding of a relapse prevention plan? A. "I can remember when my hallucinations first began." B. "I know which of my hallucinations trigger a relapse." C. record the number of hallucinations I have each day." (D.) "I will read as much information as I can about schizophrenia." 10.A nurse is admitting an older adult client who has a userted conitive disorder....
33. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Hand tremors B. Stuporous level of consciousness C. Bradycardia D. Hypotension 34. A nurse on an acute mental health unit is caring for a group of clients. For which of the following clients is seclusion contraindicated? A. An adult client following a suicide attempt B. A school-age client who attempts to repeatedly bite staff C. An...
57. A nurse is caring for a client who is grieving the loss of her partner. The client states" don't see the point of living anymore". Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Tell the client that this is a normal response to grief B. Ask the client if she plans to harm herself C. Recommend that the client seek spiritual guidance D. Request that the clients family provide additional support 58. A community health nurse is...
A nurse is caring for a client who has obessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and is constantly picking up after others and cleaning in the day room. The nurse should recognize the client actions as which of the following?