A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has bipolar disorder and has a new prescription for lithium.
To address possible adverse effects, the nurse should include that which of the following laboratory values will be monitored while the client is taking this medication? .

A nurse is caring for a client who becomes extremely agitated and asks if they can go to a separate room to be alone for an hour.
The nurse should document which of the following de-escalation techniques in the client's medical record?.

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving acute care for the treatment of a substance use disorder.
With which of the following actions is the nurse demonstrating the ethical principle of veracity?.

The nurse has reviewed the nurses' notes, provider's note, and vital signs at 0400.

Nurses' Notes 0205: Client brought to the ED by police after being found wandering on the street.

Client able to provide identity to police but not able to identify place or time.

Family notified.

0230: Client confused and agitated.

Appearance is disheveled.

Mucous membranes dry.

Lungs clear and equal, heart rhythm regular.

During data collection, the client states, "Can you ask that person to leave my room?" Client is pointing to an empty chair.

The client's adult child arrived at the ED and went to the client's room.

The client identified the family member.

The client is pacing and agitated and states, "I don't understand why I am here.”. The adult child asks the nurse to talk outside of the room and states, "I don't know why they are so confused.

They are not normally like this.”. The adult child.

Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's care? Select the 3 interventions the nurse should implement.

Approach client slowly.

Alternate nursing staff daily.

Maintain a low stimulation environment.

Reorient client to person, place, and time frequently.

Provide the client with limited information about the diagnosis.

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has dementia.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?.

A nurse is caring for multiple clients on a mental health unit.
Which of the following clients should the nurse attend to first?.

A nurse is caring for a group of clients in a pediatric clinic.
Which of the following clients is at the highest risk for physical abuse? .

A nurse is caring for a client who has depressive disorder following the recent death of their partner.
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?.

The nurse has reviewed the nurses' notes, provider's note, and vital signs at 0400.

For each potential provider prescription, click to specify if the prescription is expected or unexpected for the client.

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a new prescription for lithium.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?.

A nurse is providing information to a client about smoking cessation.
Which of the following medications should the nurse include?.