A nurse is caring for a client who has been brought to the emergency department and is experiencing acute fentanyl toxicity. The nurse should expect to observe which of the following adverse effects in this client?

A nurse working in a mental health facility is admitting a client.

A nurse is assisting with initiating the client's plan of care. Complete the following sentence by using the list of options (Separate using a comma).

The nurse should first address the client's

A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has chronic stress. The client states. i always feel so tired, but I can't sleep unless I have a cocktail or glass of wine at bedtime." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia.

Select the "3" findings that should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing negative symptoms related to their schizophrenia.

A nurse is talking with a client who has schizophrenia. Suddenly the client states, "I'm frightened. Do you hear that? The voices are telling me to do terrible things." Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?

A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed alprazolam, a benzodiazepine for managing severe manifestations of anxiety. Which of the following should the nurse prepare to discuss with the client?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a 14-year old client in the emergency department (ED) who has anorexia nervosa.

Physical Examination

Client appears preoccupied and displays poor concentration but is oriented X3. Client has very thin appearance, measuring 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 42.6 kg (94 lb). This calculates to 81% of ideal target weight. Client skin color is pallor with capillary refill greater than 2 seconds. When asked about fainting, client minimizes it and comments. "I was just tired. it was nothing."

Which of the following 5 findings require immediate follow-up by the nurse?

A nurse is caring for a client who has paranoid schizophrenia and a new prescription for risperidone. The client asks the nurse what the s is supposed to do. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is collecting data from a group of clients who have anxiety disorders and have prescriptions for various psychotropic medications. The nurse should recognize which of the following clients as having an increased risk for suicide?

A nurse is caring for a client who has obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and is constantly picking up after others and cleaning in the day room. The nurse should recognize the client's actions as which of the following?

As part of the plan of care for a client with borderline personality disorder, the nurse reviews the day's schedule with him each morning. While doing so, the client states. "Why don't you shut up already! I can read it myself, you know!" Which of the following is an appropriate nursing response?