The nurse is caring for a client scheduled to receive electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which is the priority nursing action while caring for this client during the treatment?
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Question 2 of 40
The nurse is caring for a client who presented to the ED with a blood alcohol level of 208 mg/dL. The client states that his last drink was about 8 hours ago. He exhibits coarse tremors of the hands, anxiety, and elevated blood pressure. Which of the following would the nurse expect if his condition progresses to withdrawal delirium? Select all that apply.
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Question 3 of 40
A client suffering from visual hallucinations calls the nurse to her room and says, 'You need to hurry up and kill all these bugs on the wall before they get on me.' Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
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Question 4 of 40
A client is suspected of having posttraumatic stress disorder. Which problem is the most important for the nurse to assess?
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Question 5 of 40
During the nurse's shift in the emergency department, a nurse assesses a client who is suspected of being under the influence of opioids. Which symptom is indicative of opioid use?
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