A nurse is reviewing the admission laboratory values for a client who has a history of bulimia nervosa. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for amitriptyline. (Elavil) Which of the following client statement indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is newly diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Which of the following Interventions is the nurse's priority?

A nurse is assisting with the care for a newly admitted client who has major depressive disorder.

Select 1 condition and 1 client finding to fill in each blank in the following sentence (Separate using a comma).

The client is at risk for developing

A nurse is assisting with the care of a 14-year old client in the emergency department (ED) who has anorexia nervosa.

Physical Examination

Client appears preoccupied and displays poor concentration but is oriented X3. Client has very thin appearance, measuring 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 42.6 kg (94 lb). This calculates to 81% of ideal target weight. Client skin color is pallor with capillary refill greater than 2 seconds. When asked about fainting, client minimizes it and comments. "I was just tired. it was nothing."

Which of the following 5 findings require immediate follow-up by the nurse?

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia.

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

A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who becomes upset and breaks a chair when a visitor does not arrive. The client remains agitated following initial verbal attempts to calm him down. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first?

A nurse observes a client sitting alone in her room crying. As the nurse approaches her, the client states, "I'm feeling sad. I don't want to talk now." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about manifestations of lithium toxicity. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been brought to the emergency department and is experiencing acute fentanyl toxicity. The nurse should expect to observe which of the following adverse effects in this client?

A nurse working in a mental health facility is admitting a client.

A nurse is assisting with initiating the client's plan of care. Complete the following sentence by using the list of options (Separate using a comma).

The nurse should first address the client's