A manic patient has been taking lithium for 9 months. When the patient's serum laboratory results are complete, the nurse should compare the patient's lithium levels to what normal range?

A family member of a patient on a psychiatric unit informs a nurse that another patient is being sexually inappropriate with other patients. The nurse tells the family member to locate that patient's nurse and inform her. Which of the following terms describes the nurse's actions?

Which of the following would require careful monitoring for a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder taking Ritalin?

A patient receiving haloperidol for acute psychosis is experiencing extrapyramidal side effects. To counter these side effects, the nurse would expect the physician to order:

After discharge from the hospital, the patient develops intense fear of being alone. This is known as:

The nurse is caring for a patient with posttraumatic stress disorder. What are some typical symptoms the nurse might expect to see?

A 45-year-old woman is referred to the clinic due to bizarre social interactions and inappropriate anger. When the patient called to schedule her appointment with the nurse, she sounded very energetic and jumped from topic to topic. Upon assessment, which of the following signs and symptoms suggest mania?

A first grader is brought to the school clinic complaining of stomach pain and fears of his mother being in an automobile accident. After performing a physical examination and talking to his mother, the school nurse finds no physical basis for the child's stomach aches or fears. Which of the following anxiety disorders is he more than likely experiencing?

The nurse is caring for a patient with schizoid personality disorder. What is the best way to approach a patient who is withdrawn and will only speak a few words to anyone?

A nurse is gathering health history information from a patient. The patient says she takes buspirone but does not know why. The nurse should educate the patient about this drug knowing it is used to treat:

The nurse is caring for a patient who is diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. The patient has a history of fighting, cruelty to animals, and stealing. Which of the following traits would the nurse be most likely to uncover?

A nurse is assessing a patient for lithium toxicity. Which of the following clinical manifestations are present during lithium toxicity?

A patient is prescribed citalopram, an SSRI medication for depression. Which of the following side effects should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?

A patient is admitted to the psychiatric unit for suicidal ideation. The physician prescribes escitalopram and asks the nurse to review the side effects with the patient. The nurse should include which common side effect in the patient's education?

The nurse is with a patient in the psychiatric unit watching for signs of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following are early signs of withdrawal?

An elderly man is brought to the emergency room after being found wandering around at night. The patient is disoriented and does not know where or who he is. After the patient's identity is confirmed, his wife is called into the hospital. The wife expresses concern over the patient's progressing dementia, and states she is worried about caring for her husband. Which of the following responses is best?

The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. During the examination, the nurse would expect which of the following symptoms?

The nurse is assessing a patient in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. While assessing the patient, the nurse can expect to observe:

An elderly man is admitted to the hospital with pressure ulcers, poor hygiene, and malnutrition. The man lives with his daughter and her husband. The nurse suspects that the man is a victim of:

A mother has left her hospitalized toddler to go to work. At first, the child is wildly kicking and crying. What stage of separation anxiety is this child in?