A patient is experiencing psychotic behavior related to cocaine dependence. What medication can be administered to treat the psychosis?
A) Diazepam (Valium)
B) Lorazepam (Ativan)
C) Methadone (Dolophine)
D) Haloperidol (Haldol)
D
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Using the SOAP or SOAPIER format is part of which type of documentation?
a. narrative c. problem oriented b. source oriented d. charting by exception
A client began taking lithium for the treatment of bipolar disorder approximately 1 month ago and asks a nurse why he has gained 12 pounds since then. Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
A) "I'm surprised you have gained; weight loss is the typical pattern when taking lithium." B) "Your weight gain is more likely related to food intake than medication." C) "Weight gain is a common, but troubling, side effect. Let's talk about some strategies for safely improving your nutrition and exercise habits." D) "There's not much you can do about the weight gain. It's better than being emotionally unstable though."
Which of the following nursing interventions is MOST common when working with a client who has a problem getting to sleep or waking during the night?
a. instructing the client to eat a meal or snack just before bedtime b. watching television in the bedroom until falling asleep c. drinking two glasses of wine just before bedtime d. no food except warm milk within 3 to 4 hours of going to bed
A nurse is caring for a client in the ICU who has a history of cardiac dysrhythmias. The client goes into a state of ventricular tachycardia and the nurse is unable to find a pulse. The code team arrives and delivers a shock of defibrillation to the client at 360 Joules. Which step would the nurse perform next?
a. Provide two manual breaths with a bag and mask b. Assess the client's pulse c. Administer 1 mL of IV epinephrine d. Immediately resume chest compressions