A nurse manager is talking to a nurse who she suspects has alcohol use disorder. The nurse tells the nurse manager, "I don't have a problem. I'm just tired." The nurse manager should identify that the nurse is using which of the following defense mechanisms?

A client is being discharged from treatment for addiction to cocaine. Which statement made by the client would cause the most concern for the nurse?

A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for alcohol detoxification. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor for that indicate the client is experiencing alcohol withdrawal?

The nurse is assessing the drinking history of a client with a history of alcohol abuse. The client is being admitted after being found unresponsive in a public place. Which statement would indicate the use of defense mechanisms?

A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 30 mg PO daily. The amount available is fluoxetine 10 mg/ tablet. How many tablets 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 nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing manifestations of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?

The nurse is assessing a client's risk factors for developing a substance abuse disorder. Which family characteristic would the nurse identify as the most significant risk factor?

A nurse manager is talking to a nurse who she suspects has alcohol use disorder. The nurse tells the nurse manager, "I don't have a problem. I'm just tired." The nurse manager should identify that the nurse is using which of the following defense mechanisms?

A nurse in a mental health facility is assisting with admitting a client.

Complete the following sentence by using the list of options.

The client is at highest risk for developing 

A nurse is preparing to administer lithium 300 mg PO to a client who has bipolar disorder. Available is lithium 150 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is caring for a client with whom he has developed a therapeutic relationship and who will be discharged later in the day. The client thanks the nurse for his help during the hospitalization. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?