1450 – Client was brought to the ED by his parents, where he is agitated and pacing within his room. His parents report that he has not taken his prescribed valproic acid for almost a week and has not eaten any food for the past two days. The client is disoriented on the exam and only states, ‘he is the chosen one.’ The client’s speech is fast-paced and tangential. Admit the client to psychiatry1 mg lorazepam intramuscular (IM) x one doseInitiate intravenous accessDextrose 5% in water (D5W) at 80 mL/hr Obtain valproic acid level Valproic acid 500 mg intravenous piggy-back (IVPB)➢ For each prescribed medication below, click to specify the appropriate nursing action

monitor liver function tests and complete blood count

monitor the client for hyperglycemia

initiate fall precautions such as raising side rails

monitor liver function tests and complete blood count

initiate fall precautions such as raising side rails

monitor liver function tests and complete blood count

initiate fall precautions such as raising side rails

NCLEX Question: 1450 – Client was brought to the ED by his p

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1450 – Client was brought to the ED by his parents, where he is agitated and pacing within his room.

His parents report that he has not taken his prescribed valproic acid for almost a week and has not eaten any food for the past two days.

The client is disoriented on the exam and only states, ‘he is the chosen one.’ The client’s speech is fast-paced and tangential.

➢ For each prescribed medication below, click to specify the appropriate nursing action

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