A nurse is preparing for a counseling session with a client. What essential components of therapeutic communication should the nurse be aware of during this session?
A nurse is providing education about resources to a client struggling with illicit drug addiction. Identify a resource the nurse can provide to help the client find support with this addiction.
A nurse is providing education regarding self-mutilation behaviors. Provide one (1) reason a client might consider performing the act of self-mutilate. Identify three (3) signs of possible self-mutilation?
A nurse has received a call from client stating that "she is going to commit suicide". What techniques and methods of communication should the nurse use to determine intent of suicide?
A nurse is facilitating group therapy and the group is currently in the working phase of group development. What is the primary focus during this phase?
A nurse is caring for a client in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Identify five (5) clinical manifestations associated with this phase of the bipolar disorder.
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with both borderline personality disorder and bulimia. What are common characteristics associated with these mental health illnesses?
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Define Autism Spectrum Disorder. What are common manifestations of Autism Spectrum Disorder?
A nurse is caring for a client with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Define this disorder and the common pharmacological therapies to assist with management of this disorder.
A nurse is caring for a client with bipolar disorder who has been prescribed lithium carbonate. Identify three (3) potential adverse effects of this medication. List nursing interventions/client education that should be provided if adverse effects to lithium occur?
A client has been prescribed lithium (Eskalith) for the treatment of bipolar disorder. When should drug levels be monitored upon initiation of medication therapy? What is the maintenance range for this medication?
How does the pharmacologic action of SSRIs and TCAs differ?
Ativan (lorazepam) has been prescribed to a client for anxiety. The medication order is to administer 1 mg three times daily. The medication is only available in 0.5 mg tablets. How many tablets would the nurse administer each time?
What dietary considerations must be followed for a client taking phenelzine (Nardil) for depression?
A client is diagnosed with neuroleptic malignant syndrome. What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome? What nursing interventions/client education should be provided if this syndrome occurs?