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A client states they stopped drinking 48 hours ago when admitted to the hospital. The client came in because they started having unusual symptoms. Which of the following symptoms would show signs of severe alcohol withdrawal? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is caring for a client who uses ritualistic behaviors. What medication does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed for the patient?

A 6-year-old patient is prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin) for a diagnosis of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). When the teaching the parents about this medication, which nursing statement explains how methylyphenidate works?

A client with a history of alcoholism is diagnosed with Wernicke encephalopathy associated with Korsakoff syndrome. What does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed?

A physician has prescribed nortriptyline ( pamelor) for a client suffering from complications from the shingles virus. This client prefers to avoid taking any opioid medications because of a history of substance abuse. When discussing the use of nortriptyline ( pamelor) with the client, which of the following information should the nurse include? (Select All that Apply)

A client with schizophrenia who has negative symptoms is prescribed risperidone (Risperdal). Which outcomes indicate that the medication has minimized these symptoms (Select All That Apply).

A client diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder- manic episode- refuses to take Lithium (Eskalith) due to hand tremors and polyuria. Which medication should a nurse anticipate the physician to prescribe as an alternative to Lithium?

The psychiatric-mental health nurse is evaluating a 37-year-old man who takes a long-acting injectable paliperidone palmitate (Invega) and reports that he is glad to not have to take a pill every day. He reports that often, for the first few days after he gets his injection, he notices that he walks slower than usual and, with a shuffling gait, feels stiffness in his joints, and people think he is depressed, but the symptoms dissipate as the month progresses. Which of the following best describes this condition?

You are the nurse caring for a client with Schizophrenia who has been taking the antipsychotic medication – Prolixin (Fluphenazine) for 2 days. The client suddenly cries out, their neck twists to one side, and their eyes appear to roll back in the sockets (EPS/dystonia). The nurse finds the following PRN medications ordered for the client. Which one should the nurse administer?

An RN from the detox unit reports to the nurse that a 54-year old man who was admitted 3 days ago for alcohol use disorder has a CIWA score of 20. What action should the nurse take first?