During an assessment, the nurse notes that the client prescribed risperidone (Risperdal) has a temperature of 102°F. Which should the nurse suspect has occurred?
A. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
B. Acute urinary infection
C. Bacterial pneumonia
D. Extrapyramidal side effects
Answer: A
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1. Hyperkalemia 2. Hypertension 3. Metabolic acidosis 4. Hypernatremia
The nurse is caring for a patient with insomnia who asks the nurse about possible complementary and alternative (CAM) practices which may help with the patient's disorder. What is the nurse's best response?
1. "DHEA has been shown to be effective in sleep-wake disorders." 2. "Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in all sleep-wake disorders." 3. "Natural products have been shown more effective in sleep-wake disorders than mind and body practices." 4. "Mindfulness-based meditation has been shown to be effective in sleep-interfering cognitive processes."
The nurse is working in a clinic setting, and is meeting a new client for the first time. In order to convey cultural sensitivity, the nurse should introduce herself in which of the following ways?
A) "I'm Jane, and I'll be your nurse today." B) "I'm Dr. Smith's nurse, Jane." C) "I'm glad to meet you. You can call me Jane." D) "I'm Jane Brown, and I'm a nurse here at the clinic."
A nurse is teaching a lawn-care worker about the risk of hearing loss. What might be recommended?
A) "Listen to loud music with earphones while mowing." B) "Just ignore the noise; you are too young for damage." C) "Wear earplugs while using lawn equipment." D) "Clean your ears with cotton-tipped applicators daily."