A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed methylphenidate for ADHD. Which of the following statements by the client indicates accurate understanding of this medication's effects?

A nurse is providing behavioral therapy for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. The client repeatedly checks that the doors are locked at night. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client when using thought stopping technique?

A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is refusing to take prescribed medications. Which of the following ethical principles is the nurse displaying when he supports the client's refusal of medications?

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who has a panic disorder and is taking clonazepam. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report to the provider?

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The client's employer calls to discuss the client's condition. Which of the following is the appropriate nursing action?

A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a school-age child who has a spiral fracture. The parent of the child provides different accounts of the cause of the injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of substance use disorder and states, "People are out to get me." The client has tachycardia and hypertension. The nurse should suspect acute toxicity of which of the following substances?

A nurse is caring for a client who was involuntarily committed and is scheduled to receive electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The client refuses the treatment and will not discuss why with the health care team. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client whose partner died 6 months ago. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is preparing for discharge. Nurses' Notes

Admission:

25-year-old client admitted with positive symptoms of schizophrenia. Client has a history of substance use, anxiety, and depression. Client demonstrates alterations in speech and persecutory delusions. Client states that they hear voices that are warning them of danger and that they should stay away from a coworker because the coworker is conspiring against them. Day 5-Discharge:

No delusions or hallucinations noted. Speech coherent. Client has a well-groomed appearance. Individual therapy attended daily.

Medication Administration Record Haloperidol 3 mg PO twice daily

The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the client. Which of the following information should the nurse include when educating the client about relapse prevention? Select all that apply.

A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who is being aggressive toward other clients. Which of the following actions is the priority for the nurse to take?