When a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia was discharged 6 months ago, haloperidol was prescribed. The patient now says, "I stopped taking those pills. They made me feel like a robot." What are common side effects the nurse should validate with the patient?

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 al t about the use of this medication?

Which assessment findings are likely for an individual who recently injected heroin?

A student says, "Before taking a test. I feel very alert and a little restless." The nurse can correctly assess the students experience as

A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department (ED)

Which of the following client findings should the nurse report to the provider Immediately? (Select all that apply.)

What is the legal significance of a nurse's action when a patient verbally refuses medication and the nurse gives the medication over the patient's objection? The nurse

A nurse is caring for a client who has severe manifestations of schizophrenia and is medicated as needed for agitation with haloperidol. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following adverse effects?

A health care provider considers which antipsychotic medication to prescribe for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia who has auditory hallucinations and poor social function. The patient is also overweight and hypertensive. Which drug should the nurse advocate?

A patient insistently states, "I can decipher codes of DNA just by looking at someone." Which problem is evident?

A depressed patient says, "nothing matters anymore." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A newly hospitalized patient experiencing psychosis says. "Red chair out town board." Which term should the nurse use to document this finding?