ATI: RN real life mental health: bipolar
disorder
Nurse Ben is attempting to administer the olanzapine (Zyprexa)
IM to Susan Choi, but she forcefully refuses it. Which of the
following actions should Ben take?
++100%CorreCtanswers++explain why she needs the
medication and why IM
Nurse Ben is leading a group therapy session and Susan Choi
interrupts the session. Which of the following actions should
Ben take to manage Susan's disruptive behavior?
++100%CorreCtanswers++have her escorted from the
group
The admission orders indicate Susan Choi is to have several
laboratory tests drawn and to start therapy with lithium. Which
of the following laboratory tests must be drawn prior to starting
lithium therapy? (Select all that apply.)
++100%CorreCtanswers++Thyroid, Bun/creatine, hcg
, Nurse Ben is preparing to instruct Susan Choi and her family
regarding lithium therapy. Which of the following instructions
should Ben include in his teaching? (Select all that apply.)
++100%CorreCtanswers++Take the medication with
meals. Maintain consistent sodium intake. Consume 2 to 3 L of
fluid per day.
Nurse Ben continues to collect information related to Susan
Choi's episode of manic behavior. Which of the following
responses to the question asked by the client's mother is
appropriate? ++100%CorreCtanswers++"According to
the literature, there is strong genetic predisposition for bipolar
disorders."
Susan Choi behaves seductively towards Nurse Ben. Which of
the following responses by Ben is appropriate?
++100%CorreCtanswers++Give clear expectations of
behavior
disorder
Nurse Ben is attempting to administer the olanzapine (Zyprexa)
IM to Susan Choi, but she forcefully refuses it. Which of the
following actions should Ben take?
++100%CorreCtanswers++explain why she needs the
medication and why IM
Nurse Ben is leading a group therapy session and Susan Choi
interrupts the session. Which of the following actions should
Ben take to manage Susan's disruptive behavior?
++100%CorreCtanswers++have her escorted from the
group
The admission orders indicate Susan Choi is to have several
laboratory tests drawn and to start therapy with lithium. Which
of the following laboratory tests must be drawn prior to starting
lithium therapy? (Select all that apply.)
++100%CorreCtanswers++Thyroid, Bun/creatine, hcg
, Nurse Ben is preparing to instruct Susan Choi and her family
regarding lithium therapy. Which of the following instructions
should Ben include in his teaching? (Select all that apply.)
++100%CorreCtanswers++Take the medication with
meals. Maintain consistent sodium intake. Consume 2 to 3 L of
fluid per day.
Nurse Ben continues to collect information related to Susan
Choi's episode of manic behavior. Which of the following
responses to the question asked by the client's mother is
appropriate? ++100%CorreCtanswers++"According to
the literature, there is strong genetic predisposition for bipolar
disorders."
Susan Choi behaves seductively towards Nurse Ben. Which of
the following responses by Ben is appropriate?
++100%CorreCtanswers++Give clear expectations of
behavior
