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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?

A term used in a managed care plan that means the providers (physicians) accept a pre-established, pre-paid payment for providing health care services for a period of time (typically 1year). If the service costs less than the amount paid in, then the provider makes a profit.

An order is placed for ampicillin 1 g PO. The drug is available as 250 mg capsules. Therefore, the nurse will administer how many capsules?

The nurse is caring for a client that is experiencing mania that is pacing, cannot sit still, with pressured speech. Which meal will the nurse provide to best meet the nutritional needs of this client?

A client has just been diagnosed as having major depression disorder (MDD). At which time would the nurse assess the client to be at highest risk for self-harm?

The emergence room nurse is admitting a college student brought in by EMS who was found on the steps of college building. Friends report they spent the night going to parties and “having fun and drinking.” The emergency room staff suspects alcohol overdose. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse assess for in this client. Select All That Apply