A nurse is caring for a client who is taking amitriptyline. The nurse should monitor for which of the following adverse effects?

Luis, a nursing student, is explaining to his patient the mechanism of action of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). What should he include?

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has schizophrenia and a new prescription for risperidone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A client commits suicide in an acute mental health facility. Which of the following is the priority intervention for staff following this incident?

A male nurse is assigned to care for a female client who was admitted to the hospital for treatment of injuries following a domestic abuse incident. The client tells the nurse manager she does not want a male nurse as her caregiver. Which of the following nursing responses should the nurse manager make?

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is providing care for a client who seems anxious following a recent tragedy. Which of the following statements by the client reflects an adaptive use of sublimation?

A nurse is discussing stress management techniques with a group of clients. Which of the following techniques mentioned by a client should the nurse recognize as the least effective?

A nurse enters the room of a client who becomes verbally abusive. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving treatment with multiple antipsychotic medications and who suddenly became ill. Findings include blood pressure changes, hyperpyrexia, and diaphoresis. The nurse should recognize that which of the following adverse effects may be occurring?