A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for lithium to treat bipolar disorder.

The nurse should instruct the client to ensure an adequate intake of which of the following dietary elements?

A nurse reviews the laboratory report for a client who is receiving lithium three times daily PO. The client's current blood lithium level is 1.8 mEq/L. The nurse identifies that this lab value indicates which of the following?.

A nurse is conducting an in-service for a group of newly licensed nurses about the interventions used for clients experiencing non-suicidal self-harm (NSSH). Which of the following should the nurse include?.

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 a mental health facility is caring for a client.

Medical History: Antisocial personality disorder.

Substance use disorder.

Nurses' Notes:. 1400: Client admitted to facility by court order for evaluation following arrest for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

Client states, "That judge is so stupid.

I don't belong here!" Client has rigid posture, is pacing around the room attempting to intimidate staff and other clients on the unit.

Extra staff members gather.

1500: Client escorted to room.

Client becomes flirtatious with assistant personnel (AP). Client introduced to roommate, whom they ignore.

Continues to flirt with AP. 1800: Client refuses to go to dining room for dinner.

States, "I'm not sitting down with a bunch of nuts.

Bring my food to me!". For each potential nursing action, click to specify if the potential action is anticipated or contraindicated for the client.

A nurse is reviewing medication records for several clients who have bipolar disorder.

The nurse should recognize that which of the following medications are used to treat clients who have bipolar disorder.(Select all that apply.).

A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia which has been treated with fluphenazine for several years.

Which of the following findings should the nurse document as manifestations of tardive dyskinesia (TD)?.

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who performs self-injury.

Which of the following information should the nurse identify as placing the client at risk for self-harm behaviors?

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 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 teaching a client who has bipolar disorder and a prescription for lithium to recognize the manifestations of toxicity.

Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?