A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking fluoxetine. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following supplements Interacts adversely with fluoxetine?

A nurse is caring for a child who has ADHD and a prescription for methylphenidate oral solution 40 mg per day, divided into two doses. Available is methylphenidate oral solution 10 mg/5 mL. How many mL of methylphenidate should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A home health nurse is visiting a client who is recovering from coronary artery bypass surgery and reports experiencing stress. The nurse should determine that which of the following factors might interfere with the client's recovery?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking quetiapine for 1 week and reports dizziness. The client asks the nurse if the dizziness indicates an allergic reaction to the medication. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is caring for a client who has just received a terminal cancer diagnosis from his provider.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of metastatic lung cancer. The client states, "I can't think about that until after my first grandchild is born next week." The nurse should identify the client's statement as indicating the maladaptive use of which of the following defense mechanisms?

An older adult client is brought to the mental health clinic by her daughter. The daughter reports that her mother is not eating and seems uninterested in routine activities. The daughter states, "I'm so worried that my mother is depressed." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is admitting a client.

The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record at 0830 on day 2 of admission.

For each finding, click to specify whether the finding indicates a potential improvement in or a potential worsening of the client's condition.

A nurse is leading a grief support group for bereaved clients. Which of the following client statements should the nurse report to the provider as an indication of clinical depression?

A nurse is reviewing new prescriptions for a client who is experiencing acute manifestations of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe for this client?

A nurse is assessing the spiritual beliefs of a client. Which of the following client statements indicates spiritual distress?