A patient hospitalized with a mood disorder has aggression, agitation, talkativeness, and irritability. A nurse begins the care plan based on the expectation that the health care provider is most likely to prescribe a medication classified as a(n) :

A) anticholinergic.
B) mood stabilizer.
C) psychostimulant.
D) tricyclic antidepressant.

How is the licensing examination administered for graduates of Canadian nursing programs?

A) The health authority in which the nurse will work administers the examination.
B) The examination must be passed before any license can be issued for nursing employment.
C) The provincial or territorial regulatory authority administers the examination.
D) Students write the examination during the final week of their nursing education program.

When viewing a urine specimen under a microscope,what would the nurse expect to see in a patient with a urinary tract infection?

A) Bacteria.
B) Casts.
C) Crystals.
D) Protein.

Which outcome is most appropriate for a patient with the diagnosis impaired wheelchair mobility related to neuromuscular impairment and fatigue?

A) The patient will feel comfortable navigating the motorized wheelchair.
B) The patient will demonstrate ability to safely operate the motorized wheelchair.
C) The patient will understand the need to use a motorized wheelchair for mobility.
D) The patient will demonstrate correct use of the trapeze bar for repositioning self.

The nurse is explaining to a parent how to care for a school-age child with vomiting associated with a viral illness. Which action should the nurse include?

A) Avoid carbohydrate-containing liquids.
B) Give nothing by mouth for 24 hours.
C) Brush teeth or rinse mouth after vomiting.
D) Give plain water until vomiting ceases for at least 24 hours.

How does the nurse decide how much to round a dose for an injectable medication?