Question: A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following client behaviors should indicate to the nurse that he is making progress with treatment
Answer: Assisting another client to complete a menu, requesting a weekend pass to go home
Question: A client is in counseling for generalized anxiety and is prescribed buspirone (BuSpar) to control extreme restlessness and irritability. During client teaching about the medication, the nurse should inform the client that the most common side effect of BuSpar is
Answer: Drowsiness
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Answer: Liver function and hematology must be monitored regularly
Question: A depressed clie nt tells the nurse “I am too tired and depressed to attend group therapy today”. How should the nurse respond to the client
Answer: Attending group therapy, even if you’re tired, may help your depression
Question: A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed methadone (dolophine). The nurse should recognize that methadone maintenance can be effective drug replacement for individuals addicted to which of the following
Answer: Opiates
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Answer: Haloperidol (Haldol) at bed time
Question: A nurse is caring for a client admitted for alcohol detoxification. Which of the following medications is commonly used to manage alcohol withdrawal
Answer: Antianxiety agents
Question: A client has been admitted to the emergency department following rape. The nurse expects that the client may manifest symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder. The nurse should be aware that this syndrome can best be described as which of the following
Answer: Re-experiencing the fear and hopelessness of the original trauma
Question: A home care nurse is speaking to a church on the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimers disease. The nurse should conclude that a member of the group requires further teaching when she states that Alzheimers disease is characterized by which of the following
Answer: Acute confusion and inattention
Question: A nurse is required to report any suspected child abuse. Which of the following is the most important observation that a nurse can use as justification for reporting suspected abuse
Answer: There is inconsistency between the history and the injury