Which laboratory value must be monitored frequently for the client who is on Lithium therapy?

Which laboratory value must be monitored frequently for the client who is on Lithium therapy?

Lability is described as a rapid change in emotions. True or False

Showing empathy toward a client is an effective tool in establishing rapport. Which nurse statement is the best example of an empathetic response?

A client has been taking an antipsychotic medication for several years. It is of vital importance for the nurse to observe the client for tardive dyskinesia. Signs and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia include:

A client in the mental health unit has a history of Asthma. Which axis would the nurse document this information?

During the mental status examination, the nurse observes that the client rapidly changes from one idea to another related thought. Which disordered thinking process is the client displaying?

One of the major disadvantages of benzodiazepines prescribed for anxiety is that these medications:

The four classes of psychotherapeutic medications include antianxiety agents, antidepressants, antimanics, and

A female client tells the care provider that she feels very angry about her recent divorce.

Which is the care provider's best response?

To prevent the occurrence of Lithium (Eskalith) toxicity, the nurse should teach the client to maintain adequate intake of