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Question 1 of 5

A client is receiving doxepin (Silenor). For which most dangerous side effect of tricyclic antidepressants should a nurse monitor the client?

A. Mydriasis

B. Dry mouth

C. Constipation

D. Urinary retention

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Constipation

Question 2 of 5

A male nurse is caring for a client. The client states, 'You know, I've never had a male nurse before.' What is the nurse's best reply?

A. Does it bother you to have a male nurse?'

B. How do you feel about having a male nurse?'

C. There aren't many male nurses. We are a minority.'

D. You sound upset. I will get a female nurse to care for you.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: How do you feel about having a male nurse?'

Question 3 of 5

A female client who's at high risk for suicide needs close supervision. To best ensure the client's safety, the nurse should:

A. Check on the client frequently at irregular intervals throughout the night

B. Assure the client that the nurse will hold in confidence anything the client says

C. Repeatedly discuss previous suicide attempts with the client

D. Disregard decreased communication by the client because this is common in suicidal clients

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Check on the client frequently at irregular intervals throughout the night

Question 4 of 5

A client is scheduled for several diagnostic studies. Which behavior best indicates to the nurse that the client has received adequate preparation?

A. Requests that the tests be reexplained

B. Checks the appointment card repeatedly

C. Arrives early and waits quietly to be called for the tests

D. Paces up and down the hallway the morning of the tests

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Arrives early and waits quietly to be called for the tests

Question 5 of 5

A male client is admitted to a psychiatric facility by court order for evaluation for antisocial personality disorder. This client has a long history of initiating fights and abusing animals and recently was arrested for setting the neighbor's dog on fire. When evaluating this client for the potential for violence, the nurse should assess for which behavioral clues?

A. A rigid posture, restlessness, and glaring

B. Depression and physical withdrawal

C. Silence and noncompliance

D. Hypervigilance and talk of past violent acts

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A rigid posture, restlessness, and glaring

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