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Which finding would a nurse expect when assessing a child diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder?

A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder shows vegetative signs of depression. Which nursing actions should be implemented? Select all that apply.

A patient diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease wanders at night. Which action should the nurse recommend for a family to use in the home to enhance safety?

A client receiving lithium should be assessed for which evidence of early toxicity?

A client develops mania after discontinuing lithium. New prescriptions are written to resume lithium twice daily and begin olanzapine. This is the expected reaction to the addition of olanzapine to the medication regimen?

After an adolescent diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) begins methylphenidate (Ritalin) therapy, a nurse notes that the adolescent loses 10 pounds in a 2-month period. Which is the best explanation for this weight loss?

A 75-year-old client comes to the clinic reporting frequent headaches. After an introduction at the beginning of the interview, what should the nurse address?

The admission note indicates a client diagnosed with major depressive disorder has displayed symptomology of both anergia and anhedonia. For which measures should the nurse plan? Select all that apply.

A client diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder tells the nurse, “It’s starting again. I feel as though my heart is beating out of my chest and I can’t breathe.” The nurse should provide what response to best address the client’s symptoms?

Which nursing intervention is appropriate to use for clients diagnosed with either delirium or dementia?