Which patient would the nurse determine to be the most likely a candidate for involuntary commitment?
A) The client who refuses to take the prescribed medication
B) The client who is screaming in the street disturbing neighbors
C) The client who refuses to participate in the planned therapy
D) The client with a mental disorder who is homeless
B
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Which statement made by a client with an eating disorder reflects understanding of the condition
rather than a cognitive distortion? a. "Gaining 1 pound is as much of a disaster as gaining 100 pounds.". b. "I was happy when I was a size 4, so I must diet to that size.". c. "Bingeing is the only way I can soothe myself.". d. "I've been coping with disappointment by overeating.".
End-user training classes should be created for which of the following?
1. Physicians, residents, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants 2. Physicians and nurse practitioners only 3. Point-of-care staff only 4. Physicians and staff nurses only
The nurse monitors the client in labor for signs and symptoms of water intoxication. Which finding indicates that this may be occurring?
a. Hypotension b. Rales and wheezes c. Slow shallow breathing d. Tachycardia
The physician has ordered amiodarone (Cordarone). Prior to starting this medication, the nurse would alert the physician to which laboratory result?
1. Sodium 140 mEq/L 2. Potassium 3.1 mEq/L 3. Potassium 5.1 mEq/L 4. International normalized ratio (INR) of 12 seconds