[Verified Answer]: A nurse is caring for a client on a mental…

A nurse is caring for a client on a mental health unit. History and Physical Day 1 1400: History of schizophrenia for five years. Multiple hospitalizations for psychosis and depression. Has had electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in the past. Drinks four to five alcoholic beverages per day. Smokes one pack of cigarettes per day. Reports no drug abuse. No surgeries Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cirrhosis Nurses’ Notes Day 1 1400: Client is restless and states, “I keep hearing voices saying I need to return to my planet. I communicate with them through my television.” Client reports hearing voices for the last few weeks. Client’s hygiene is poor, clothes are soiled, and has body odor. Client reports difficulty sleeping and hasn’t eaten in the last two days. Day 1 1730: Client ate 50% of meal tray. Alert and oriented to person. Able to respond to questions. Reports no pain. Able to ambulate self to bathroom. Day 1 2230: Client is restless, pacing in room, banging head with their hands and states, “Tell the voices to stop!” For each potential medication, click to specify if the potential medication is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client. Potential Medication Anticipated Contraindicated Risperidone Ziprasidone Quetiapine Haloperidol