A client with a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder, current episode manic, tells a physician that she does not want to take lithium carbonate because she has gained a lot of weight while taking this medication
She says that if the physician sends her home on this drug she will just stop taking it. The physician decides to change the client's medication so she will be more compliant. Which medication should a nurse anticipate that the physician will choose to prescribe for this client?
A) Sertraline (Zoloft)
B) Valproic acid (Depakote)
C) Trazodone (Desyrel)
D) Paroxetine (Paxil)
B
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A 57-year-old CEO of a large corporation has complaints of rectal bleeding and occasional lower abdominal pain. The patient may have which of the following?
A) Ulcer B) Crohn's disease C) Rectal polyps D) Inflammatory bowel disease
The nurse is admitting a 70-year-old Hispanic female to the medical floor. Upon her arrival, the nurse notices that the woman speaks very little English and does not appear to understand what the nurse is asking
What is the most appropriate action by the nurse? a. Contact a family member and defer the admission assessment until someone arrives b. Use hand gesturing and facial expressions to communicate with the patient c. See whether another staff member who speaks Spanish is available to help translate d. Activate the hospital's translating system and obtain a translator, if available
Which statement best summarizes this passage?
(A) Residents have the right to be placed in private rooms. (B) Phones are at the correct height for residents in wheelchairs. (C) Phones are available for people with hearing problems. (D) Residents have the right to make phone calls in private
A client in labor did not attend prenatal classes and is experiencing severe pain. In which breathing technique should the nurse instruct the client to help with relaxation and control? Select all that apply
1. Kussmaul breathing 2. Abdominal breathing 3. Slow-paced breathing 4. Pant–pant–blow breathing 5. Modified-paced breathing