A client with schizophrenia has begun a new prescription of clozapine. The nurse should assess the result of which laboratory study to monitor for adverse effects?

A 28-year old male admitted with catatonic schizophrenia has been mute and motionless for several days while at home prior to admission. He still appears stuporous in the hospital. Which nursing intervention would be an initial priority?

An 80 year-old client, together with his daughter, arrived at the medical surgical unit for diagnostic confirmation and management of probable delirium. Which statement by the client's daughter best supports the diagnosis?

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?

Which statement provides the best rationale for why a nurse should closely monitor a severely depressed client during antidepressant therapy?

During the admission interview for a client with schizophrenia, the nurse asks the client "tell me the names of the medications you are currently taking. The client responds, medications, abbreviations, deviations, mediations." The nurse will document which form of speech pattern the client is demonstrating?

A client with chronic alcoholism has been found to have Wernicke encephalopathy. What is this irreversible complication characterized by?

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?

A client is admitted to the emergency department after using ecstasy. The nurse identifies this drug as belonging to what class?

The spouse of a client diagnosed recently with a mood disorder calls the nurse therapist to report a change in the client's mood. The spouse states, "My spouse is clearly in a better mood than usual. I would say my spouse seems mildly elated. They are functioning fine at work and home. My spouse is energetic, up and doing things at 500 a.m. and really confident again. It seems fantastic, but unusual. Is this something to worry about?"

Which potential response by the nurse accurately assesses the situation?

A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder with psychotic features hears voices commanding self harm. The client refuses to commit to developing a plan for safety. What should be the nurse's priority intervention at this time?