A client with chronic alcoholism has been found to have Wernicke encephalopathy. What is this irreversible complication characterized by?

What intervention is a priority when the client is experiencing auditory hallucinations?

While conducting an admission interview with a client, the nurse suspects the client may be in alcohol withdrawal. Which screening tool can help the nurse identify the severity of withdrawal symptoms?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has bipolar disorder and will be discharged with a prescription for lithium. What information should be included in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

When assessing a client immediately following electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), the nurse expects what side effect in a client?

The nurse observes a client drooling during mealtime. The client complains that his tongue feels swollen, and his jaw feels tight. What is the first action by the nurse?

An adolescent tells the school nurse, "My friend threatened to take an overdose of pills." The nurse talks to the friend who verbalized the suicide threat. What is the most critical question for the nurse to ask?

A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 80 mg PO daily. Available is fluoxetine 40 mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?

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

The nurse is caring for a client who has become increasingly agitated. He is pacing in the hallway and shouting at other clients. What is the priority action of the nurse?

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 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?