You are on duty when Mr. Jones is admitted at 0300 . Mr. Jones is a 42-year-old male patient with schizophrenia. He has been hospitalized multiple times for his schizophrenia because he says he "feels better" and he does not take his medications
A long-acting medication that can be given IM, which you suggest to the physician is:
A) Prolixin decanoate
B) Mellaril
C) Melatonin
D) Lithium decanoate
A
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A client in the manic phase of bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium and has a current level of 0.4. Which clinical manifestation does the nurse anticipate when assessing this client?
A) A decrease in manic behavior. B) Hyperactivity and pressured speech. C) A return to baseline behavior, calm and rational. D) Signs and symptoms of depression.
A nurse is conducting a community health education program for Hispanic women ages 18 to 35. Which of the following items should the nurse recommend that they increase in their diet on a daily basis?
a. Calcium b. Folic acid c. Iron d. Sodium
Describe the type of disorder that responds to lithium treatment.
A. Disorders characterized by hyperactivity and excessive elevation of mood B. Disorders characterized by wide shifts in mood C. Disorders characterized by alternating cycles of depression and mania D. All of the above
Traditions help bind people from a culture closer together.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)