Question 246
The physician orders haloperidol 5 mg IM stat for a client and tells the nurse that the dose can be repeated in
1-2 hours if needed. The most likely rationale for this order is:
Question 247
A client is a depressed, 48-year-old salesman. A serious concern for the nurse working with depressed clients is the potential of suicide. The time that suicide is most likely to occur is:
Question 248
Which of the following symptoms might the nurse observe in a client with a lithium blood level over 2.0?
Question 249
On the third postpartum day, a client complains of extremely tender breasts. On palpation, the nurse notes a very firm, shiny appearance to the breasts and some milk leakage. She is bottle feeding. The nurse should initially recommend to her to:
Question 250
After instructing a female client on circumcision care, the nursery nurse asks her to restate some of the key points covered. Which statement shows that the client will properly care for her son's circumcision?