NURS 218 Psychtriac Mental Exam Proctored(Baron College)

Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate during the postictal phase of a seizure?

A physician prescribes an additional medication for a patient taking an antipsychotic agent. The medication is to be administered "pm for extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)." Which assessment data would pr

Use the drop-down lists to complete the sentences. The nurse provides medication education for a client prescribed lithium. The nurse instructs the client to ensure adequate hydration and sodium intak

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Which statement by the newly licensed nurse indicates understanding?

After teaching a patient about management of migraine headaches, the nurse determines that the teaching has been effective when the patient makes which statement?

Which medication would the nurse expect the patient to take prophylactically to prevent recurrence of migraine headaches?

The nurse is planning the care for the client in the image who is experiencing a hallucination. What is the first nursing intervention for this client?

The nurse is observing a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which characteristic presents the greatest risk for injury to others?

A hospitalized patient has excessive talking, reports having an increased libido and a euphoric mood. The patient has not slept in days and is prescribed Lithium and Clozapine. What laboratory result

The nurse witnesses a patient with a seizure disorder suddenly begin jerking the arms and legs, fall to the floor, and regain consciousness immediately. What is the priority nursing intervention?

Which nursing response demonstrates accurate information that should be discussed with the patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder? Select all that apply.

A nurse is speaking with a patient who has schizophrenia when the patient suddenly seems to stop focusing on the nurse’s questions and begins looking at the ceiling and talking to themselves. Which ac

A client with schizophrenia becomes violent on the unit. What is the first nursing action?

A nurse approaches the client with a known diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder. Which intervention is indicated?

A client with Bipolar Disorder is in a state of acute mania. In planning the care, the nurse establishes these goals. Which client goal is of highest priority?

The nurse is caring for a patient on a maintenance dose of lithium carbonate. What electrolyte is most important to maintain at therapeutic levels when taking lithium carbonate?

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving TPN through a central venous catheter, but the next bag of solution is not available for administration at this time. Which of the following is an appro

When caring for a patient with a seizure disorder who is hospitalized, which precaution would the nurse institute for someone with seizure precautions?