A nurse is reading the medical record for a client who has schizophrenia, which indicates that the client exhibits depersonalization. Which of the following statements by the client confirms that she is experiencing depersonalization?

A nurse is preparing to administer an antipsychotic medication to a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. The prescribed dose is 10 mg, and the medication is available in 5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?

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

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 patient is prescribed 800 mg of quetiapine per day, divided into two doses. If quetiapine is available in 200 mg tablets, how many tablets should be given per dose?

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 in a mental health clinic is assessing a client who was brought in by her adult daughter, stating that her mother has not been able to leave her home for weeks because she is afraid to be outdoors alone. The nurse should anticipate planning care for managing which of the following phobias?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with a new prescription for phenelzine (MAOI). The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following foods when taking this medication?

A nurse is caring for a client who is withdrawing from opioids. Which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to administer?

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about reporting suspected child abuse. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding by the newly licensed nurse?

A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is sitting with a client who has schizophrenia. The client whispers to the nurse, "I'm being kept in this prison against my will. Please try to get me out." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?