The nurse knows that the physician has ordered the liquid form of the drug chlorpromazine (Thorazine) rather than the tablet form because the liquid: A. Has a more predictable onset of action. B. Produces fewer anticholinergic effects. C. Produces fewer drug interactions. D. Has a longer duration of action. … Read More »
When interviewing the parents of an injured child, which of the following is the strongest indicator that child abuse may be a problem? A. The injury isn’t consistent with the history or the child’s age. B. The mother and father tell different stories regarding what happened. C. The family is poor. … Read More »
Which method would a nurse use to determine a client’s potential risk for suicide? A. Wait for the client to bring up the subject of suicide. B. Observe the client’s behavior for cues of suicide ideation. C. Question the client directly about suicidal thoughts. D. Question the client about future plans.… Read More »
A client who has been hospitalized with disorganized type schizophrenia for 8 years can’t complete activities of daily living (ADLs) without staff direction and assistance. The nurse formulates a nursing diagnosis of Self-care deficit: Dressing/grooming related to inability to function without assistance. What is an appropriate goal for this client? A. “Client will be… Read More »