Pharm Medication Errors Exam

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is experiencing an acute dystonic reaction. Which interventions should the licensed practical nurse (LPN) initiate? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-1.Monitor airway. 2.Notify the registered nurse (RN). 4.Remain with the client to provide support. 6.Administer a prescribed intramuscular (IM) antiparkinsonian medication. The nurse is collecting data on a newly admitted client with conversion disorder. The nurse knows which voluntary motor or sensory function deficits might be present in this client? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-1.Paralysis 3.Blindness 4.Paresthesia 5.Movement disorder The nurse is assessing a client with bipolar disorder who is taking lithium carbonate and who has a lithium level of 1.7 mEq/L. The nurse would expect to find which sign/symptoms of lithium toxicity associated with this level? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-2.Incoordination 4.Mental confusion 5.Muscle hyperirritability A client with a potential for violence is exhibiting agitated behavior. The client is using aggressive gestures and making belligerent comments to the other clients and is pacing continually in the hallway. The nurse is considering seclusion and restraints for this client even though staffing is lacking for close supervision and direct observation. Which are some contraindications to seclusion and restraints without close supervision and observation? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-1.Severe suicidal tendencies 3.Extremely unstable medical and psychiatric conditions 4.Desire for punishment of client or convenience of staff 5.Delirium or dementia leading to inability to tolerate decreased stimulation 6.Severe drug reactions or overdoses or need for close monitoring of drug dosages A client is admitted to the mental health unit with a diagnosis of possible somatic symptom disorder. Besides anxiety, the nursing assessment is especially important in identifying which client signs/symptoms are contributing to the somatic symptom disorder? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-1.Depression 2.Substance abuse 4.Adverse childhood events 5.Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) The nurse is assigned to care for a client admitted to the hospital after sustaining an injury from a house fire. The client attempted to save a neighbor involved in the fire, but despite the client's efforts, the neighbor died. Which action should the nurse take to enable the client to work through the meaning of the crisis? - ANSWER-Inquiring about the client's feelings that may affect coping