The nurse instructs a patient who has just been prescribed a protocol of fluoxetine HCI (Prozac) that the drug takes 2 to 4 ..................... to take effect.

A nurse is preparing to change the dressing on the lower leg of an older adult client who is in a wheelchair, and has a history of maladaptive coping skills. The client begins swearing at and verbally abusing the nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse to take?

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Although the nurse assists in obtaining informed consent for treatment such as ECT. the physician is responsible for providing information to the patient so that they can provide informed consent.

An adult female whose fiancé recently called off the wedding attempts suicide by taking an overdose of sleeping medication. Immediately after taking the medication, she calls friends and family to tell them what she has done. Her friends and family activate the emergency response system, and she is taken the emergency department and is admitted to a mental health facility for monitoring. She is exhibiting signs and symptoms most evident of which suicide motivational category?

Which client would be a candidate for Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)?

The nurse encounters a client crying in her room. Upon talking to the client, it is discovered that she is upset because a new nursing assistant made her go out for a walk with the group even though the client informed her that she waits for her daughter to go for her walk. This is a potential violation of which ethical principle?

A nurse is making a home visit for a 16-year-old adolescent who attempted suicide. Which of the following behaviors should alert the nurse that the adolescent still has suicidal intent?

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Mental health care is available under the universal health care system in Britain, which is funded primarily by tax dollars.

A nurse is caring for a client who has depression. When the nurse encourages the client to join an activity the client states, "What's the use?" Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention?

Select the correct statement regarding adipose tissue.

What is the purpose of using risperidone in psychiatric treatment?