A nurse is reviewing medications for a newly admitted client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania.

Which of the following client prescriptions should the nurse realize is expected to reduce the client's mania?.

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations.

Which of the following responses should the nurse make first?

A nurse is caring for a young adult client who has acute schizophrenic disorder and tells the nurse, "Yesterday noon the sun moon went over the rover to see the lawnmower.”. Which of the following manifestations is the client exhibiting?

Medical History: Borderline personality disorder.

Alcohol use disorder.

History of suicidal ideation.

Medication Administration Record: Fluoxetine 20 mg PO daily.

Nurses' Notes: . 1500: Client admitted for evaluation and treatment following arrest for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Client reports recent breakup of romantic relationship and subsequent job loss.

States, "I was too upset to go to work, and then they fired me. Like I needed that stress, too.”. 1700: Noted client has multiple cuts on arms and legs and there is a broken mirror with blood on it on the floor.

Client states, "I feel so alone.

There is no one that cares about me.”. For each potential nursing action, click to specify if the potential action is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client.

A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is caring for a client who has depression.

After 3 days of treatment, the nurse notices that the client suddenly seems cheerful and relaxed and there are no longer signs of a depressive state.

Which of the following interventions is appropriate to include in the plan of care?

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing a variety of hallucinations.

Which of the following hallucinations is the priority for the nurse to address?

A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and a new prescription for valproate.

Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client about the use of this medication?

A nurse is planning care for a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder.

Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?.

A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.

The client has been wearing the same clothes for the past week and appears unkempt and unbathed.

Which of the following statements should the nurse make to the client?

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia.

Nurses' Notes: Day 1 1030: A 35-year-old client who has schizophrenia is admitted.

Diagnosed 15 years ago.

Brought in by partner and states client has remained in room for the last several days and movements are delayed.

Day 1 1730: Client refuses to eat or drink.

Client appears withdrawn and does not engage in conversation.

Client has flat affect.

Does not want to go to therapy session and wants to sleep.

Client's movements are slow.

Vital Signs: Day 1 1030: Temperature 37° C (98.6° F). Heart rate 72/min.

Respiratory rate 20/min.

Blood pressure 132/38 mm Hg. Oxygen saturation: 99% on room air.

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

A nurse is planning care for a client who has dependent personality disorder.

Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?