A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The client's spouse asks the nurse about the possible side effects of the ECT. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

When a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia was discharged 6 months ago, haloperidol was prescribed. The patient 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 patient?

A child diagnosed with ADHD shows hyperactivity, aggression, and impaired play. The health care provider prescribed amphetamine salts (Adderall). The nurse should monitor for which desired behavior?

A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client for suspected cocaine intoxication. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Which technique will best communicate to a patient that the nurse is interested in listening?

Documentation in a patient's chart shows. "Throughout a 5-minute interaction, patient fidgeted and tapped their left foot, periodically covered their face with their hands, and looked under chair while stating, 1 enjoy spending time with you." Which analysis is most accurate?

A patient is experiencing psychomotor agitation associated with bipolar disorder. Which observation would the nurse associate with this symptom? The patient

A health teaching plan for a patient taking lithium should include instructions to

An adult patient assaulted another patient and was then restrained. One hour later, which statement by the restrained patient requires the nurse's immediate attention?

What physical assessment finding is noticeable in a patient who has a history of bulimia?

A patient demonstrating behaviors associated with acute mania has exhausted the staff by noon. Staff members are feeling defensive and fatigued. Which action should the staff take initially to prevent this issue?