A nurse is preparing to administer sertraline 50 mg PO once daily to a client who has depressive disorder.

Available is sertraline oral solution 20 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth.

Use a leading zero if it applies.

Do not use a trailing zero.).

A nurse is speaking with the sibling of a client who refuses to see visitors.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?.

The nurse has reviewed the nurses' notes, provider's note, and vital signs at 0400.

For each potential provider prescription, click to specify if the prescription is expected or unexpected for the client.

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who started taking haloperidol decanoate 125 mg IM 1 month ago.
Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse address?.

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of cancer.
The client states, "I can't think about my health until after my son is married next week.”. The nurse should identify the client's statement as an indication of which of the following maladaptive defense mechanisms?.

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has bipolar disorder and whose admission was voluntary.
For which of the following interventions should the nurse confirm that the client has given informed consent?.

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a new prescription for lithium.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?.

A client is becoming increasingly agitated, anxious, and tense.
The nurse notes a clenched jaw and a change in the pitch of the client's voice.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first?.

A nurse is assisting in the care of a client in the emergency department (ED). Nurses' Notes 0205: Client brought to the ED by police after being found wandering on the street.

Client able to provide identity to police but not able to identify place or time.

Family notified.

Client confused and agitated.

Appearance is disheveled.

Mucous membranes dry.

Lungs clear and equal, heart rhythm regular.

During data collection, the client states, "Can you ask that person to leave my room?" Client is pointing to an empty chair.

Vital Signs 0200: Temperature 38.6°C (101.5°F), Heart rate 104/min, Respiratory rate 18/min, Blood pressure 158/96 mm Hg, Oxygen saturation 98% on room air.

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A nurse is beginning a therapeutic relationship with a client who has paranoid personality disorder.
Which of the following strategies should the nurse plan to use?.

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to receive electroconvulsive therapy.
The nurse should notify the provider for which of the following findings?.