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A 21-year old client is being treated for asthma with a steroid medication. He has been experiencing delusions of persecution and disorganized thinking. Which factor may rule out a diagnosis of schizophrenia?

A nurse is assessing a client with major depression. Which clinical manifestation reflects a disturbance in affect related to depression?

A patient is taking gabapentin ( neurontin). The nurse evaluated this medication’s effectiveness when obtaining which assessment findings?

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?