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(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) A client is prescribed bupropion
(Wellbutrin) to treat depression. The nurse should monitor the
client for which adverse reactions associated with bupropion
therapy? Correct Answers (1) Seizures, (2), Anxiety, (3)
Insomnia
(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) A client is prescribed bupropion
(Wellbutrin) to treat depression. The nurse should monitor the
client for which adverse reactions associated with bupropion
therapy? Correct Answers (1) Seizures, (2), Anxiety, (3)
Insomnia
(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) In the emergency department, a
client reveals to the nurse a lethal plan for committing suicide
and agrees to a voluntary admission to the psychiatric unit.
Which information will the nurse discuss with the client to
answer the question, ""How long do I have to stay here?""
Correct Answers (1) "You may leave the hospital at any time
unless you are suicidal.", (2) "Let's talk more after the health
team has assessed you.", (4) "Because you could hurt yourself,
you must be safe before being discharged."
(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) In the emergency department, a
client reveals to the nurse a lethal plan for committing suicide
and agrees to a voluntary admission to the psychiatric unit.
Which information will the nurse discuss with the client to
answer the question, ""How long do I have to stay here?""
,Correct Answers (1) "You may leave the hospital at any time
unless you are suicidal.", (2) "Let's talk more after the health
team has assessed you.", (4) "Because you could hurt yourself,
you must be safe before being discharged."
(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) The nurse has developed a
relationship with a client who has an addiction problem. Which
information would indicate that the therapeutic interaction is in
the working stage? Correct Answers (1) The client addresses
how the addiction has contributed to family distress., (4) The
client discusses the financial problems related to the addiction.,
(6) The client acknowledges the addiction's effects on the
children.
(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) The nurse has developed a
relationship with a client who has an addiction problem. Which
information would indicate that the therapeutic interaction is in
the working stage? Correct Answers (1) The client addresses
how the addiction has contributed to family distress., (4) The
client discusses the financial problems related to the addiction.,
(6) The client acknowledges the addiction's effects on the
children.
(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) The nurse is explaining the Bill
of Rights for psychiatric patients to a client who has voluntarily
sought admission to an inpatient psychiatric facility. Which of
the following rights should the nurse include in the discussion?
Correct Answers (2) Right to refuse treatment, (4) Right to
confidentiality, (5) Right to personal mail
,(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) The nurse is explaining the Bill
of Rights for psychiatric patients to a client who has voluntarily
sought admission to an inpatient psychiatric facility. Which of
the following rights should the nurse include in the discussion?
Correct Answers (2) Right to refuse treatment, (4) Right to
confidentiality, (5) Right to personal mail
(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) The nurse is teaching a client
about the antidepressant amitriptyline (Elavil). Which points
should she include in her teaching plan? Correct Answers (1)
Smoking may lower the drug level., (2) Avoid prolonged
exposure to the sun., (5) Increase fluid and fiber intake to
prevent constipation.
(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) The nurse is teaching a client
about the antidepressant amitriptyline (Elavil). Which points
should she include in her teaching plan? Correct Answers (1)
Smoking may lower the drug level., (2) Avoid prolonged
exposure to the sun., (5) Increase fluid and fiber intake to
prevent constipation.
A 21-year-old college student who has been staying up late at
night to study reports that she's been having difficulty
concentrating. Which response by the nurse is best? Correct
Answers "Describe your sleep patterns to me."
A 21-year-old college student who has been staying up late at
night to study reports that she's been having difficulty
concentrating. Which response by the nurse is best? Correct
Answers "Describe your sleep patterns to me."
, A 22-year-old male client diagnosed with antisocial personality
disorder asks the nurse if he can have an additional smoke break
because he's anxious. Which of the following responses would
be best? Correct Answers "Clients are permitted to smoke at
designated times. You'll have to follow the rules."
A 22-year-old male client diagnosed with antisocial personality
disorder asks the nurse if he can have an additional smoke break
because he's anxious. Which of the following responses would
be best? Correct Answers "Clients are permitted to smoke at
designated times. You'll have to follow the rules."
A client admitted to the facility continually acts out a
preoccupation with hand washing. What term should the nurse
use to document this behavior? Correct Answers Compulsion
A client admitted to the facility continually acts out a
preoccupation with hand washing. What term should the nurse
use to document this behavior? Correct Answers Compulsion
A client asks the nurse, "Do you think I should leave my
husband?" The nurse responds, "You aren't sure if you should
leave your husband?" The nurse is using which therapeutic
technique? Correct Answers Reflecting
A client asks the nurse, "Do you think I should leave my
husband?" The nurse responds, "You aren't sure if you should
leave your husband?" The nurse is using which therapeutic
technique? Correct Answers Reflecting
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