A 12-year-old child who has been taking sertraline for the past 2 weeks has returned to the clinic to be seen. It will be critical for the nurse to assess for
A) onset of suicidal ideation.
B) weight loss.
C) feelings of grandiosity.
D) decreased sleep.
A
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1. Teaching families about well child care. 2. Participating in screening clinics. 3. Working in public health settings. 4. Providing direct care to clients. 5. Rehabilitating clients to their optimal functional level after an injury.
What is the greatest danger in the early postoperative period after an amputation?
a. Infection b. Hemorrhage c. Pain d. Edema
The staff educator is teaching new staff about chest drainage systems. What would be the criteria for use of a chest drainage system? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Post thoracotomy B) Spontaneous pneumothorax C) Need for postural drainage D) Chest trauma resulting in pneumothorax E) Pleurisy
A nurse prepares a plan of care for a patient with adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which intervention should be included?
a. Remind the patient of priorities and deadlines. b. Teach work-related skills such as basic computer literacy. c. Establish penalties for failing to organize and prioritize tasks. d. Give encouragement and strategies for managing and organizing.