33. A nurse is caring for a client experiencing a manic epis…

33. A nurse is caring for a client experiencing a manic episode characterized by nonstop physical activity, lack of sleep, and refusal to eat. Which nursing intervention should the nurse prioritize to prevent physical exhaustion and potential medical emergencies?

57.  A 12-year-old child has been the neighborhood bully for…

57.  A 12-year-old child has been the neighborhood bully for several years. The parents say, “We can’t believe anything our child says.” Recently, the child shot a dog with a pellet gun and set fire to a trash bin outside a store. The child’s behaviors are most consistent with which disorder?

36. A nurse who works in a psychiatric unit is caring for a…

36. A nurse who works in a psychiatric unit is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client comes to the nurse’s station at 0300, demanding that the nurse call the provider immediately. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?

9. A 4-year-old child cries and screams from the time the pa…

9. A 4-year-old child cries and screams from the time the parents leave the child at preschool until the child is picked up 4 hours later. The child is calm and relaxed when the parents are present. The parents ask, “What should we do?” What is the nurse’s best recommendation?

2.  A client being treated with paroxetine 50 mg/day orally…

2.  A client being treated with paroxetine 50 mg/day orally for major depressive disorder reports to the clinic nurse, “I took a few extra tablets earlier in the day and now I feel bad.” Which aspects of the nursing assessment are most critical? (Select all that apply.)