A nurse is monitoring a client who ingested an overdose of phenobarbital sodium. For which of

the following adverse effects of toxicity should the nurse assess the client? - answerRespiratory

depression

A nurse in a mental health facility is planning to promote the development of a theraputic

relationship with a newly admitted client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to

take? - answerIdentify professional boundaries during the initial interaction

Incorporating the attributes or feelings of another person into oneself - answerIntrojection

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal. Which

of the following medications should the nurse prepare to administer? - answerLorazepam; this will

maintain vitals, prevent seizures, and delirium tremens

A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is planning care for a client who was admitted

following a suicide attempt. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan? -

answerObserve the client swallow medications

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a newly admitted client who has bipolar disorder

and is experiencing acute mania. Which of the following client goals should the nurse identify as

the priority? - answerAdequate hydration-this prevents physical exhaustion, maintains health, and

meets nutritional and rest needs during this phase of mania. Think of Maslows hierarchy of needs.

A nurse is caring for a client with alcohol use disorder. Following alcohol withdrawl, which of the

following medications should the nurse expect to administer to the client during maintenence? -

answerDisulfiram (Antabuse)

Medication that is given to patients who are withdrawing from opioids - answerMethadone