Exhibits

Doug has been seen in the ER for his anxiety that has escalated to a panic attack. He thought he was dying because his symptoms were very similar to a heart attack with tingling in his fingers, pain in his chest, and difficulty breathing. He was even starting to feel out of sorts due to his lack of oxygen related to his low SPO2 levels related to his hyperventilation. In class we discussed it being caused by respiratory alkalosis. In the left column there are items that will require follow up by either the nurse or Doug to maintain a successful plan of care upon discharge. If they are for the nurse she must educate Doug, if they are for Doug, he must comply with the plan...either way if they require follow up, place a check in the FOLLOW UP Column, if they don't place a check in the N/A Column. Each item will have one check in one of the columns.

A client is pacing in the hallway with clenched fists and a flushed face. They are yelling and cursing loudly. Which phase of the aggression cycle is this client in?

A nurse working at a middle school suspects that a student is experiencing physical abuse after collecting data from the student. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

Doug has been seen in the ER for his anxiety that has escalated to a panic attack. He thought he was dying because his symptoms were very similar to a heart attack with tingling in his fingers, pain in his chest, and difficulty breathing. He was even starting to feel out of sorts due to his lack of oxygen related to his low SPO2 levels related to his hyperventilation. In class we discussed it being caused by respiratory alkalosis. In the left column there are items that will require follow up by either the nurse or Doug to maintain a successful plan of care upon discharge. If they are for the nurse she must educate Doug, if they are for Doug, he must comply with the plan...either way if they require follow up, place a check in the FOLLOW UP Column, if they don't place a check in the N/A Column. Each item will have one check in one of the columns.

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who reports having experienced sexual abuse. The nurse should identify which of the following findings are consistent with the client's report?
(Select All that Apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted for a psychiatric evaluation after displaying aggressive behavior towards their partner and 2-year-old child. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as potentially contributing to aggression?

A nurse is caring for a client who has obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and is constantly picking up after others and cleaning in the day room. The nurse should recognize the client's actions as which of the following?

A nurse is caring for a client following reported physical abuse. The client is quiet and withdrawn. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is preparing to administer olanzapine 7.5 mg PO to a client who has schizophrenia. Available is olanzapine 2.5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse plan to administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse who is caring for a client undergoing cognitive behavioral therapy for the treatment of aggression. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse about aggressive behaviors indicates an understanding of the teaching?
(Select All that Apply.)

A nurse is conducting a home health visit for an older adult client who lives with family members. The nurse notices that the client has multiple unusual bruises, and, based on several other factors, the nurse suspects that the client has been physically abused. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?