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Which drug classification do Zithromax, Biaxin, and erythromycin belong?

A nurse assesses a confused older adult. The nurse experiences sadness and reflects, “The client is like one of my grandparents, so helpless.” What feelings does the nurse describe?

A client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder related to a rape is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit for evaluation and medication stabilization. Which therapeutic communication technique might a nurse use that is an example of “broad openings”?

Which therapeutic communication technique is being used in the following nurse–client interaction? Client: “When I am anxious, the only thing that calms me down is alcohol.” Nurse: “Other than drinking, what alternatives have you explored to decrease anxiety?

A newly admitted client, diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), washes his hands continually. This behavior prevents unit activity attendance. Which nursing statement best addresses this situation?

During an intake assessment, a nurse asks both physiological and psychosocial questions. The client angrily responds, “I’m here for my heart, not my head problems.” Which of the following would be the nurse’s best response?

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia refuses to take medication, citing the right of autonomy. Under which circumstance would a nurse have the right to medicate the client against the client’s wishes?  

A nurse uses Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to plan care for a psychotic patient. Which problem will receive priority? 

Which characteristics of accurately developed client outcomes would a nurse identify? (Select all that apply.)  

The normal life span of an erythrocyte is ____ days.