Nursing Knowledge: The nursing assessment of a patient indicates positive signs for Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS). Select all that apply.

A home health nurse is visiting an Asian family. A married couple, their three children, and the maternal grandparents all live in the home. How should the nurse interpret the presence of the grandparents in the home?

A client has been taking 1,200 mg a day of St. John’s wort for the past year for symptoms of depression. Recently, the client has complained of side effects from this herbal remedy. Which symptom should the nurse expect the client to report?

What is the most appropriate way to communicate with an older person who is hard of hearing in their right ear?

A newly admitted client asks, "Why do we need a unit schedule? I'm not going to these groups. I'm here to get some rest." Which reply by nurse is appropriate?

Complete the diagram by selecting the option choices to specify the two most immediate actions the nurse should take, the condition the client is most likely experiencing, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia functions well and is bright, spontaneous, and interactive during hospitalization but then decompensates after discharge. Which statement is true regarding what the milieu provides that may be missing in the home environment?

A nurse should recognize that clients who have a history of missed or late medical appointments are most likely to espouse which approach to time and orientation?

A patient who is being seen in the community mental health center for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being considered for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). The nurse is asked to conduct an assessment to validate the patient’s appropriateness for this treatment. Which of the following data collected by the nurse are most important to document when determining appropriateness for treatment with EMDR? Select all that apply.

The nurse has working knowledge that each patient varies in their response and ability to tolerate a specific medication and dosage, so medications must be tailored to individual needs. Research indicates that the maximum benefit from SSRI treatment depends on adequate dosages and the duration of treatment. Ensuring treatment adherence is key to successful pharmacotherapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Typically, it takes about four to six weeks to feel the full benefit. Medications are listed below for the treatment of PTSD: Select all that apply.

A child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The distraught mother cries out, "I'm such a terrible mother! What did I do to cause this?" Which nursing reply is most appropriate?