The nurse expects which medication to be prescribed to maintain abstinence to a patient with an addiction to either alcohol or opioids?

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has received fluphenazine decanoate twice a month for 3 years. The clinic nurse's notes that the patient grimaces and is constantly smacking his lips. The patient's neck and shoulders twist in a slow, snakelike motion. Which problem would the nurse suspect?

A nurse is caring for a client who has severe manifestations of schizophrenia and is medicated as needed for agitation with haloperidol. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following adverse effects?

An adult patient assaulted another patient and was then restrained. One hour later, which statement by the restrained patient requires the nurse's immediate attention?

A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client for suspected cocaine intoxication. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder becomes hyperactive after discontinuing lithium. The patient threatens to hit another patient. Which comment by the nurse is appropriate?

An outpatient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa has begun refeeding. Between the first and second appointments (one week between first and second appointment), the patient gained B pounds. The nurse should

Which assessment findings are likely for an individual who recently injected heroin?

A nurse has prepared teaching materials for the parents of a child newly diagnosed with ADHD. The information will focus on which medication likely to be prescribed?

When assessing a patient's plan for suicide, what aspect has priority?

A bystander was killed during a robbery 2 weeks ago. His widow, who is diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, cries spontaneously when talking about his death. Select the nurse's most therapeutic response.