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The client with a bipolar disorder presents to the emergency department (ED) with impaired consciousness, tremors, and diarrhea. The nurse determines that which result(s) on the client’s serum lab report illustrated explains the client’ symptoms? Serum Laboratory Test                             Client’s Value Creatinine                                                                  2.2 mg/dL BUN                                                                          44 mg/dL Sodium                                                                      140 mEq/L WBC                                                                         3500/mm3 Lithium                                                                     3.2 mEq/L Potassium                                                                  4.9 mEq/L

The patient receiving the 2nd generation antipsychotic ziprasidone should have these baseline blood lab values assessed prior to starting therapy:

Before the client can begin disulfiram to deter drinking, the nurse should ensure

The nurse is assigned to work with a depressed patient and wants to make sure that their initial contact does what?

What is a noticeable difference between the mental block and the incisive block?

The nurse is calling the healthcare provider about a patient’s changing condition. Which of the following would be included in the SBAR communication?

A client newly prescribed antipsychotics begins to exhibit the following symptoms: involuntary movements of upper and lower extremities, tongue thrusting and protruding, painful neck spasms. The nurse’s next action is

A helicopter crashes on take off at a local airport. A client brought into the emergency department appears to have a cervical spine injury. The nurse knows to perform which of the following actions? Select all that apply.

Which of the following best describes the correct syringe position for an IA nerve block?

A nurse is caring for a client whose partner asks to speak with the nurse. The partner relates her concerns about her spouse abusing alcohol and having difficulty maintaining employment. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?