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Which of the following assessment findings could the nurse expect to see if a patient is taking escitalopram and begins to develop serotonin syndrome? Select all that apply.

Which statement by the nurse demonstrates acceptance to the client who has made a sexually inappropriate comment?

The nurse knows effective interprofessional communication is critical for optimal patient care. What is an advantage for using SBAR during staff communication?

The nurse is caring for a patient who presents 2 hours after a spider bite to the hand. The hand is slightly swollen, and there are areas of redness and painful blistering. The nurse reviews the provider’s orders. Which of the following order is true regarding the plan of care?

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The client with an anxiety disorder tells the nurse that being in crowds creates thoughts of losing control and the need to quickly leave. Which therapy should the nurse recommend for this client?

A nurse is counseling a client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa about the act of purging. Which explanation of the ineffectiveness of purging should the nurse provide?

The nurse is caring for clients in the psychiatric unit and has given olanzapine to one of the clients. Which of the following observations should the nurse use to document medication effectiveness?

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: