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The nurse is caring for a client with obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD). Which action by the nurse will increase the client’s sense of security? Select All That Apply

The nurse is providing education for a client prescribed lorazepam (Ativan) for the treatment of anxiety. Which statement by the client would indicate to the nurse that client education about this medication has been effective?

A client asks the nurse, “Why do I have to go to counseling? Why can’t I just take medications?” Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse? Select All That Apply.

Taraban and Shaw (2018) noted that parenting is usually assessed in terms of these two broad domains. What are these domains? (This question draws on the information from the assigned article.)

The process by which children are taught the skills they will need to be successful adults intheir culture is commonly referred to as ______.

A client states to the nurse,” I just don’t want to go anywhere where I have to talk with people. I know I am going to say or do something stupid, and people will laugh at me.” Which is the most therapeutic response by the nurse?

A client states to the nurse, “I just can’t talk in front of the group.” The client begins pacing with muscles tightening and assessed for signs of anxiety and irritability by the nursing team. Which action by the nurse will address this level of anxiety?

The nurse is preparing to administer a client’s dose of lithium carbonate (Lithium) and assesses a lithium level of 1.8 mEq/L. The client is having nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Which of the following are priority actions by the nurse? Select All That Apply

The nurse is preparing to administer PRN antianxiety medication to a 70 year old client who is experiencing anxiety. The prescription reads, “Alprazolam (Xanax) 0.25 mg PO q 8 hours PRN.” The pharmacy supplies Alprazolam Liquid 0.50 mg / 5 ml. Calculate the correct dose for this client. Place answer without label below. _________ [BLANK-1]

The nurse is conducting a history and physical exam on a client who is grieving the unwanted loss of a marriage by divorce. Which subjective physical symptom of grief would the nurse most likely assess when performing the assessment?