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When analyzing cues, the nurse should identify that the client's blood pressure. heart
rate, temperature, speech pattern, and hallucinations are findings the nurse should
report to the provider. The client's blood pressure is above the expected reference
range, indicating hypertension. The heart rate is above the expected reference range,
indicating tachycardia, The temperature is above the expected reference range,
After reviewing the client's medical record, indicating a fever. The client is exhibiting a change in speech pattern, including rapid
the nurse should report which of the and rambling speech. Also, hallucinations and delusions are manifestations which can
following findings to the provider? Select the indicate alcohol withdrawal delirium, or delirium tremens (DT). DT is an emergent
5 findings that should be reported. condition that can be fatal.
Therefore, the nurse should report these findings to the provider.
WBC count
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a
female client who has schizophrenia. For
which of the following findings should the
nurse withhold the client's medications and
notify the provider? (Click on the exhibit tabs
for additional information about the client.
There are three tabs that contain separate
categories of data.)
Encourage the client to develop a safety plan.
A nurse is caring for a client who has visible
injuries as a result of partner violence. R: The nurse should encourage the client to develop a safety plan to aid in escaping
Which of the following actions should the further violence if necessary.
nurse take?
Confidentiality
A nurse is participating in group therapy for
clients who have major depressive disorder.
Which of the following topics should the
nurse include in the orientation phase of
group therapy?
QT prolongation
Click to highlight the information in the Exercise regimen
client's medical record that indicates the Hematemesis
client's condition is deteriorating. To deselect BMI
a piece of information, click on the
information again.
.6
A nurse is preparing to administer
haloperidol 3 mg IM to a client. Available is
haloperidol solution 5 mg/mL. How many mL
should the nurse plan to administer? (Round
the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a
leading zero if it applies. Do not use a
trailing zero.)
a client who has schizophrenia
A nurse is planning to collect data from a
group of clients. The nurse should expect
that which of the following clients is likely to
exhibit speech pattern alterations?
"Have you considered participating in a sport to help control your aggression?"
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an
adolescent client who has a history of
aggressive behavior. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make?
elevated blood pressure
A nurse is collecting data from a client who
is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of
the following findings should the nurse
expect?
Have finger foods available for the client in a quiet area.
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for
a client who has bipolar disorder and is
experiencing mania. Which of the following
intervention: should the nurse include to
improve the client's nutritional status?
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Initiate a point system for the child
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the
parent of a child who has ADHD and is
exhibiting disruptive behaviors at home,
Which of the following actions should the
nurse instruct the parent to take?
The client sometimes wanders from the house.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who
has dementia and whose family expresses
concern about their increasing "memory
problems." Which of the following findings
should the nurse identify as the priority?
Validation therapy
A nurse in a long-term care center is caring
for an adult client who has Alzheimer's
disease and whose partner died several
years ago. The din appears upset and asks
the nurse when their partner will visit again.
The nurse states, "It seems like you are
feeling lonely. Let's take outside and talk."
Which of the following communication
strategies is the nurse using?
Evaluate the client's progress toward meeting their goals.
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a
client to an acute care mental health facility.
Which of the following activities should the
nurse plan for the working phase of the
therapeutic nurse-client relationship?
attention seeking behavior
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the
caregiver of a client who has histrionic
personality disorder. Which of the following
manifestations should the nurse tell the
caregiver to expect?
"Dilated pupils are a sign that my child is using amphetamines."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the
caregiver of an adolescent who has
amphetamine use disorder. The nurse
should identify that which of the following
statements by the caregiver indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
Demonstrating performing hand hygiene at appropriate times.
*This action is an example of modeling, which is a strategy that allows the client to see
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client another person perform the expected behavior.
who has obsessive-compulsive disorder and
performs hand hygiene to decrease anxiety.
Which of the following actions should the
nurse take to demonstrate modeling as a
behavioral intervention strategy?
Help the client to identify situations that trigger his anxiety.
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for
a client who has an anxiety disorder. Which
of the following interventions should the
nurse recommend be included in the plan?
"When you raise your voice, it makes me feel uncomfortable and unsafe."
A nurse in an inpatient unit is assisting with a
group therapy session. During the session, a
client begins to shout and use aggressive
language.
Which of the following statements should the
nurse make to the client?
"Do you think about harming yourself?"
A nurse is collecting data from a client who
is having difficulty coping with the death of
their child. Which of the following questions
by the nurse is the priority?
Determine the benefits and consequences of respecting the client's medical decisions.
A nurse is attempting to resolve an ethical
dilemma that involves a client's medical
decisions and their own personal values.
After collecting data and identifying the
problem, which of the following actions
should the nurse take next?
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When analyzing cues, the nurse should identify that the client's blood pressure. heart
rate, temperature, speech pattern, and hallucinations are findings the nurse should
report to the provider. The client's blood pressure is above the expected reference
range, indicating hypertension. The heart rate is above the expected reference range,
indicating tachycardia, The temperature is above the expected reference range,
After reviewing the client's medical record, indicating a fever. The client is exhibiting a change in speech pattern, including rapid
the nurse should report which of the and rambling speech. Also, hallucinations and delusions are manifestations which can
following findings to the provider? Select the indicate alcohol withdrawal delirium, or delirium tremens (DT). DT is an emergent
5 findings that should be reported. condition that can be fatal.
Therefore, the nurse should report these findings to the provider.
WBC count
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a
female client who has schizophrenia. For
which of the following findings should the
nurse withhold the client's medications and
notify the provider? (Click on the exhibit tabs
for additional information about the client.
There are three tabs that contain separate
categories of data.)
Encourage the client to develop a safety plan.
A nurse is caring for a client who has visible
injuries as a result of partner violence. R: The nurse should encourage the client to develop a safety plan to aid in escaping
Which of the following actions should the further violence if necessary.
nurse take?
Confidentiality
A nurse is participating in group therapy for
clients who have major depressive disorder.
Which of the following topics should the
nurse include in the orientation phase of
group therapy?
QT prolongation
Click to highlight the information in the Exercise regimen
client's medical record that indicates the Hematemesis
client's condition is deteriorating. To deselect BMI
a piece of information, click on the
information again.
.6
A nurse is preparing to administer
haloperidol 3 mg IM to a client. Available is
haloperidol solution 5 mg/mL. How many mL
should the nurse plan to administer? (Round
the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a
leading zero if it applies. Do not use a
trailing zero.)
a client who has schizophrenia
A nurse is planning to collect data from a
group of clients. The nurse should expect
that which of the following clients is likely to
exhibit speech pattern alterations?
"Have you considered participating in a sport to help control your aggression?"
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an
adolescent client who has a history of
aggressive behavior. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make?
elevated blood pressure
A nurse is collecting data from a client who
is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of
the following findings should the nurse
expect?
Have finger foods available for the client in a quiet area.
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for
a client who has bipolar disorder and is
experiencing mania. Which of the following
intervention: should the nurse include to
improve the client's nutritional status?
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Initiate a point system for the child
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the
parent of a child who has ADHD and is
exhibiting disruptive behaviors at home,
Which of the following actions should the
nurse instruct the parent to take?
The client sometimes wanders from the house.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who
has dementia and whose family expresses
concern about their increasing "memory
problems." Which of the following findings
should the nurse identify as the priority?
Validation therapy
A nurse in a long-term care center is caring
for an adult client who has Alzheimer's
disease and whose partner died several
years ago. The din appears upset and asks
the nurse when their partner will visit again.
The nurse states, "It seems like you are
feeling lonely. Let's take outside and talk."
Which of the following communication
strategies is the nurse using?
Evaluate the client's progress toward meeting their goals.
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a
client to an acute care mental health facility.
Which of the following activities should the
nurse plan for the working phase of the
therapeutic nurse-client relationship?
attention seeking behavior
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the
caregiver of a client who has histrionic
personality disorder. Which of the following
manifestations should the nurse tell the
caregiver to expect?
"Dilated pupils are a sign that my child is using amphetamines."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the
caregiver of an adolescent who has
amphetamine use disorder. The nurse
should identify that which of the following
statements by the caregiver indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
Demonstrating performing hand hygiene at appropriate times.
*This action is an example of modeling, which is a strategy that allows the client to see
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client another person perform the expected behavior.
who has obsessive-compulsive disorder and
performs hand hygiene to decrease anxiety.
Which of the following actions should the
nurse take to demonstrate modeling as a
behavioral intervention strategy?
Help the client to identify situations that trigger his anxiety.
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for
a client who has an anxiety disorder. Which
of the following interventions should the
nurse recommend be included in the plan?
"When you raise your voice, it makes me feel uncomfortable and unsafe."
A nurse in an inpatient unit is assisting with a
group therapy session. During the session, a
client begins to shout and use aggressive
language.
Which of the following statements should the
nurse make to the client?
"Do you think about harming yourself?"
A nurse is collecting data from a client who
is having difficulty coping with the death of
their child. Which of the following questions
by the nurse is the priority?
Determine the benefits and consequences of respecting the client's medical decisions.
A nurse is attempting to resolve an ethical
dilemma that involves a client's medical
decisions and their own personal values.
After collecting data and identifying the
problem, which of the following actions
should the nurse take next?
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