A manic client has been diagnosed as a "rapid cycler.". The psychiatrist decides to prescribe an
anticonvulsant medication that has been found to have mood-stabilizing properties.
To prepare
health teaching materials, the drug the nurse should anticipate being prescribed is
a. sulindac (Clinoril).
b. carbamazepine (Tegretol).
c. clonidine (Catapres).
d. chlorpromazine (Thorazine).
B
Some clients with bipolar disorder, especially those who have only short periods between episodes,
have a favorable response to the anticonvulsants carbamazepine and valproate. Carbamazepine
seems to work better in clients with rapid cycling and in severely paranoid, angry manic clients.
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In doing a breath sound assessment on a client who has left ventricular failure, the nurse would anticipates the finding of
a. audible S3 and S4. b. crackles in the lung bases. c. inspiratory wheeze. d. pericardial friction rub.
Which statement made by a postmenopausal client should the nurse evaluate as indicating the need for further assessment?
1. "For some reason, I have more sexual desire than ever." 2. "I use water-soluble lubricant to treat my vaginal dryness." 3. "I am so glad that I don't need to worry about sex anymore." 4. "Sex certainly takes longer than it used to, but I'm getting used to that."
Rehabilitation is:
a. The process of restoring the person to his or her highest possible level of function b. Adjusting to a disability c. Care that helps persons regain health, strength, and independence d. The process of assisting the person to maintain or regain health
A patient in a therapeutic group expresses resistance by stating, "I need to drop out of this group because I don't think I'm getting enough from it.". Which outcome would be most appropriate for this patient?
a. The patient stays in the group and works out problems. b. The patient leaves the group and enters individual therapy. c. The patient stays in the group but enters long-term psychotherapy. d. The patient leaves the group and enters one that provides more one-on-one time.