A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and declines activities. Which nursing problem has the greatest priority for this client? A. Loss of interest in diversional activity. B. Social isolation. C. Refusal to address nutritional needs. D. Low self-esteem - C The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices that the client discontinued antipsychotic medication for several days. Which medication should also be discontinued? a. Lithium. (Li...

A client says to a nurse, "I'm going to die, and I wish my family would stop hoping for a cure! I get so angry when they carry on like this. After all, I'm the one who's dying." The therapeutic response by the nurse is: 1) "Have you shared your feelings with your family?" 2) "I think we should talk more about your anger with your family." 3) "You're feeling angry that your family continues to hope for you to be cured." 4) "Well, it sounds like you're being pretty pessimistic. After all, ...

1. A male client with schizophrenia who is taking fluphenazine decanoate (Prolixin decanoate) is being discharged in the morning. A repeat dose of medication is scheduled for 20 days after discharge. The client tells the nurse that he is going on vacation in the Bahamas and will return in 18 days. Which statement by the client indicates a need for health teaching? A) When I return from my tropical island vacation, I will go to the clinic to get my Prolixin injection. B) While I am on vacatio...

At the first meeting of a group of older adults at a daycare center for the elderly, the nurse asks one of the members what kind of things she would like to do with the group. The older women shrugs her shoulders and says. "You tell me, you're the leader". What is the best response for the nurse to make? A. "Yes I am the leader today. Would you like to be the leader tomorrow." B. "Yes, I will be leading this group. What would you like to accomplish during this time." C. "Yes, I have been assi...

At the first meeting of a group of older adults at a daycare center for the elderly, the nurse asks one of the members what kind of things she would like to do with the group. The older women shrugs her shoulders and says. "You tell me, you're the leader". What is the best response for the nurse to make? A. "Yes I am the leader today. Would you like to be the leader tomorrow." B. "Yes, I will be leading this group. What would you like to accomplish during this time." C. "Yes, I have b...

A client says to a nurse, "I'm going to die, and I wish my family would stop hoping for a cure! I get so angry when they carry on like this. After all, I'm the one who's dying." The therapeutic response by the nurse is: 1) "Have you shared your feelings with your family?" 2) "I think we should talk more about your anger with your family." 3) "You're feeling angry that your family continues to hope for you to be cured." 4) "Well, it sounds like you're being pretty pessimistic. After all, ...

2020 HESI Pharmacology Version 1 – Questions 1 through 100 1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale: The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalce...