A client enters the emergency room exhibiting tremors, agitation, and restlessness. Upon assessment, the client's blood pressure is 160/90, pulse is 110, and respirations are 22. It has been 36 hours since the client's last drink of alcohol. The nurse would suspect which conditions to be occurring?

A client has lived independently prior to being admitted to an inpatient unit. The client will be unable to return home following discharge. Which environment would be most appropriate for the client?

A client has a blood alcohol level that is double the legal limit for driving yet does not exhibit behaviors of intoxication. The nurse knows that this is due to which effect?

The nurse is observing a client who is sitting alone in the day room. The client appears intently focused on the empty chair next to him. Suddenly the client begins laughing hysterically and making frantic hand gestures at the chair. When the nurse approaches the client, he looks over at the chair, whispers something unintelligible, and shakes his head. Based on this observation the nurse would assess the client's behavior as:

The nurse is caring for a client who had a hemorrhagic stroke. What assessment finding constitutes an early sign of deterioration?

The nurse is providing education via phone to a client who called stating that the newly prescribed imipramine (Tofranil) is not working as depression is still a problem. Which question is most important to ask first?

A psychiatric mental-health nurse is evaluating the treatment plan of an adult client diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder with aggressive behaviors. Which outcome of the client would demonstrate successful treatment?

A client with alcoholism has just completed a residential treatment program. What can this client reasonably expect?

An elderly client is being discharged home. The client lives alone and has atrophy of his olfactory organs. The nurse tells the client's family that it is essential that the client have what installed in the home?

A psychiatric-mental health nurse is conducting an initial interview with a client admitted for hallucinations and abdominal pain. The client is focused on the pain and cannot concentrate on the assessment questions being asked. What is the initial desired outcome of the client?

A client with depression is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit. The nurse provides a unit orientation. While observing the client's unpacking, the nurse can expect the client to exhibit: