For how long after an acute episode of psychosis should a nurse expect a patient to take an antipsychotic medication?
1. At least 12 months
2. Life
3. 2 weeks
4. 6 months
Correct Answer: 1
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An obese adolescent who adamantly denies sexual activity has a positive pregnancy test. Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for the nurse to make to this adolescent?
1. "Tell me how you feel about your body image." 2. "When was your last menstrual period (LMP)?" 3. "Let's discuss some activities that you have done within the past few months that could possibly lead to pregnancy." 4. "Why are you denying sexual intercourse?"
A patient comes to the clinic complaining of fatigue and the health interview is suggestive of pica. Laboratory findings reveal a low serum iron level and a low ferritin level. With what would the nurse suspect that the patient will be diagnosed?
A) Iron deficiency anemia B) Pernicious anemia C) Sickle cell anemia D) Hemolytic anemia
Receiving a client's ABG report with pH of 7.40, PaCO2 of 55 mm Hg, and bicarbonate level of 20 mEq/L, the nurse interprets these values to indicate
a. erroneous blood gas data. b. metabolic alkalosis. c. mixed acid-base disorder. d. respiratory alkalosis.
The nurse understands the standard maintenance IV fluids for use with methotrexate are:
a. 5% dextrose and 0.9% sodium chloride. b. 0.9% normal saline. c. 5% dextrose and 0.45% sodium chloride. d. 5% dextrose and sodium bicarbonate.