The nurse attempts to notify the healthcare provider about a client who is exhibiting an extrapyramidal reaction to psychotropic medications. When the receptionist for the answering service offers to take a message, which nursing action is best for the nurse to take?

A client diagnosed with an anxiety disorder arrives at a busy local mental health clinic. Due to the significant number of individuals moving throughout the clinic, the client unexpectedly suffers an acute anxiety attack. Which nursing interventions would be the most appropriate for the clinic nurse to initiate initially?A. Administer one tablet of alprazolam to the client immediatelyB. Talk to the client to explore their feelingsC. Accompany the client to a vacant room to let the client restD. Take the client's vital signs

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of aggressive and violent behavior. When caring for this client, the nurse should initially take which action?A. Restrain the clientB. Place the client in seclusionC. Get an order for a sedating medicationD. Establish trust with the client

The nurse is preparing to administer atropine, an anticholinergic, to a client who is scheduled for a cholecystectomy. The client asks the nurse to explain the reason for the prescribed medication. What response is best for the nurse to provide?

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a hypertensive crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?A. Initiate an IV dopamine infusion.B. Begin an IV bolus of lactated Ringer's.C. Perform neurological assessments.D. Place the client supine.

The nurse is triaging phone calls at the mental health clinic. Which client situation requires immediate follow-up? A client prescribedA. olanzapine reporting muscle stiffness and feeling hot.B. haloperidol reporting blurred vision and constipation.C. clozapine reporting occasional twitches of the mouth.D. aripiprazole reporting feeling very restless.