A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for lithium to treat bipolar disorder.

The nurse should instruct the client to ensure an adequate intake of which of the following dietary elements?

A nurse is planning care for a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder.

Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?.

A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder (BPD).

Check the 6 assessment findings that require immediate follow-up:.

Which nursing intervention will have the greatest impact on both the management of care and on milieu environment when considering the clients diagnosed with bipolar disorder?

A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a client who has bipolar disorder and is taking lithium. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include as an indication of mild toxicity?

A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client.

Medical History: Antisocial personality disorder.

Substance use disorder.

Nurses' Notes:. 1400: Client admitted to facility by court order for evaluation following arrest for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

Client states, "That judge is so stupid.

I don't belong here!" Client has rigid posture, is pacing around the room attempting to intimidate staff and other clients on the unit.

Extra staff members gather.

1500: Client escorted to room.

Client becomes flirtatious with assistant personnel (AP). Client introduced to roommate, whom they ignore.

Continues to flirt with AP. 1800: Client refuses to go to dining room for dinner.

States, "I'm not sitting down with a bunch of nuts.

Bring my food to me!". For each potential nursing action, click to specify if the potential action is anticipated or contraindicated for the client.

A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and appears confused and has distortions in their thinking and speech patterns.

Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention for this client?

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take?.

A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia which has been treated with fluphenazine for several years.

Which of the following findings should the nurse document as manifestations of tardive dyskinesia (TD)?.

Medical History: Borderline personality disorder.

Alcohol use disorder.

History of suicidal ideation.

Medication Administration Record: Fluoxetine 20 mg PO daily.

Nurses' Notes: . 1500: Client admitted for evaluation and treatment following arrest for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Client reports recent breakup of romantic relationship and subsequent job loss.

States, "I was too upset to go to work, and then they fired me. Like I needed that stress, too.”. 1700: Noted client has multiple cuts on arms and legs and there is a broken mirror with blood on it on the floor.

Client states, "I feel so alone.

There is no one that cares about me.”. For each potential nursing action, click to specify if the potential action is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client.

A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client and notes a serum lithium level of 1.6 mEq/L. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the client to report?.