A client has been diagnosed with major depression and placed on amitriptyline. Which is a side effect of amitriptyline?

A physician has prescribed an antidepressant medication for a 15yearold client. Which statement would be appropriate for inclusion in medication teaching?

A client is admitted to the hospital for alcohol intoxication. The family reports that he is a heavy drinker and has been admitted several times for alcohol detoxification. When can the nurse expect to observe the first symptoms of withdrawal?

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with schizophrenia following a recent suicide attempt. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

During the admission interview for a client with schizophrenia, the nurse asks the client "tell me the names of the medications you are currently taking. The client responds, medications, abbreviations, deviations, mediations." The nurse will document which form of speech pattern the client is demonstrating?

A 28-year old male admitted with catatonic schizophrenia has been mute and motionless for several days while at home prior to admission. He still appears stuporous in the hospital. Which nursing intervention would be an initial priority?

A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder has recently started taking lamotrigine as part of their medication regimen. Which of the following would be an essential teaching point to include regarding the medication?

A newly admitted client diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia is super vigilant and constantly scans the environment. The client states, "I saw doctors talking in the hall. They were plotting to kill me." Which of the following does the nurse correctly identify as this behavior?

A client is prescribed risperidone 4 mg PO twice daily. After the client is caught cheeking medications, liquid medication is prescribed. Available is risperidone 0.5 mg/mL. How many milliliters would be administered daily?

(Write the number only, do not include the label Record the answer to the nearest whole number. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has schizophrenia and a new prescription for risperidone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A client is hospitalized following a suicide attempt after breaking up with her significant other.
The client says to the nurse, "When I get out of here, I'm going to try this again, and next time I'll get it right?" Which is the best response by the nurse?