A student nurse caring for a depressed patient reads in the patient's medical record: "This patient clearly shows the vegetative signs of depression." What can the student expect to observe?

A nurse is preparing to administer lithium 300 mg PO every 8 hr. Available is lithium carbonate 150 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.).

A nurse is caring for a client who was involved in heavy combat and observed war casualties. The nurse should suspect that the client is suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) if the client makes which of the following statements?

A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is admitting a client who has panic-level anxiety. After showing the client to his room, which of the following nursing actions is most therapeutic at this time?

A nurse caring for a client who has depression observes the client coming to breakfast freshly bathed, wearing clean clothes, and with combed and styled hair. Which of the following responses by the nurse is therapeutic?

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and generalized anxiety disorder. The client has a prescription for alprazolam 0.25 mg PO every 8 hours PRN anxiety. For which of the following client statements should the nurse consider administering alprazolam?

A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following actions by the client should the nurse interpret as displaying manic behavior? (Select all that apply.).

A patient who has been treated with fluoxetine for depression over the past several years has recently experienced several losses in his life that have led to a worsening of his depressive symptoms. At the advice of his friend, the patient started taking St. John's Wort in addition to his antidepressant. After several days of being on the medication, the patient developed fever, tachycardia, mood swings, and myoclonus. The admitting nurse is aware that the patient is most likely experiencing:.

A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and attempted suicide. The client tells the nurse, "I should have died because I am totally worthless." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who has major depressive disorder and a prescription for nortriptyline 25 mg daily. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is making a home visit for a 16-year old adolescent who attempted suicide. Which of the following behaviors should alert the nurse that the adolescent still has suicidal intent?