Author: Anonymous

A client is preparing to attend a Gamblers Anonymous meeting for the first time.  The nurse should tell the client that which is the first step in this 12-step program? 

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) provides standards of care for which of the following?

In the elderly, administering medication is a great concern for the nurse because these patients are more prone to side effects.  The primary cause of this is:

The LPN/LVN cares for a client diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia who still experiences hallucinations despite taking olanzapine.  The LPN/LVN recognizes that which is an effective nursing intervention for this client? 

The home health nurse visits a client at home and determines that the client is dependent on drugs.  During the assessment, which action should the nurse take to plan appropriate nursing care? 

When discharging a schizophrenic patient who is taking haloperidol (Haldol), it is important for the nurse to advise the patient to:

Schizotypal personality disorder may be confused with what other psychiatric disorder? 

You know your patient has a personality disorder.  He tells you, “You are the best nurse.  I am glad you are here today and not that mean nurse who was here yesterday.”  Which personality disorder would be most associated with this statement?

Which of the following are characteristics of delirium? (select all that apply)

Melissa is a new patient on your floor who is being assessed for several disorders, including suicide potential.  You learn she attempts suicide every 6 to 12 months because she cannot tolerate living alone.  She is unable to see two sides of a situation or an individual; they are either all good or all bad.  You consider which of the following as a potential diagnosis for Barbara?