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A nurse is planning care for a client who has narcissistic personality disorder. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care? • Ask the client to sign ... a no-suicide contract • Remain neutral when communicating with the client • Request an antipsychotic medication from the provider • Provide the client with high-calorie finger foods • A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who is taking carbamazepine for bipolar disorder. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report to the provider? • Urine specific gravity 1.029 MENTAL HEALTH C ATI • Platelets 90,000/mm3 • Urine pH 5.6 • RBC 4.7/mm3 • A nurse is providing teaching about relapse prevention to a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? • “I should avoid being around others if I think I’m having a relapse” b. “I should let my counselor know if I am having trouble sleeping” • “I shouldn’t worry about the voices because they are a part of my illness” • “I should increase my carbohydrate intake to maintain my energy level” • A nurse is assessing a client for negative manifestations of schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? • Echopraxia • Delusi ons c. Anergi a d. Tangentiality • A nurse is preparing for an interprofessional team meeting regarding a newly admitted client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following findings obtained during the initial assessment is the priority to report to other disciplines? • Poor problem-solving skills • Markedly neglected hygiene • Significant weight loss • Psychomotor retardation • A nurse is preparing to administer methylphenidate 25 mg PO to a school age child who has ADHD. Available is methylphenidate 10mg/5mL liquid. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to nearest tenth) a. 12.5 • A nurse is caring for a school age child who has a fractured arm. The child has other injuries that cause the nurse to suspect abuse. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take when assessing the child’s situation? • Ask the parents directly if the child’s fracture is due to physical abuse • Direct the parents to the waiting room before interviewing the child • Interview the child with the provider and social worker present • Ask clarifying questions as the child explains how the injuries occurred • A nurse is assisting with obtaining consent for a client who has been declared legally incompetent. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? • Ask the charge nurse to obtain informed consent [Show More]

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