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NR 209 MENTAL HEALTH Study Guide Rated A.Identify conditions where treatment may be performed without the
informed consent, and could be discussed with the significant others?
Correct Answer -The client is mentally incompetent to make a decision &
treatment is necessary to preserve life or avoid serious harm
Thoroughly know the AMA, specifically that a client is leaving without
medical advice.
Correct Answer -
What would the nurse say when the patient states being tired of the
medications
Correct Answer -principle of restating and answers the client "Are you tired
of taking your medications?"
What would be the best therapeutic response used by the nurse when the
client states there are cameras in the bathroom?
Correct Answer -The RN states "there is no camera that I can see, but is this
upsetting to you"
What safety goal would the nurse implement during an attack of anxiety?
Identify situations in needed of safety first as a nursing intervention with
uncontrollable patients. Id discharge teaching for a patient with Chronic
Anxiety
Correct Answer -
, The nurse using cognitive interventions when the client has a Panic Attack
will ask the client how he reminded himself about the intervention he used
during the attack. What are the signs and symptoms of a Panic Attack.
Describe the interventions used when the client has an extreme Panic
Attack. Describe nursing interventions for clients having the diagnosis of
Fear.
Correct Answer -Panic attack: palpitations,increased heart
rate,sweating,shortness of breath,feelings of choking,chest
pain,nausea,chills or heat sensations,paresthesia
Nursing Diagnosis (Fear):
1.explore client's perception of threat to physical integrity or threat to self
concept
2. Discuss reality of the situation with the client in order to recognize
aspect that can be changed and those that cannot
3. Include client in making decisions related to the selection of alternative
coping strategies
What initial intervention would the nurse write on the care plan for a client
with OCD washing hands all of the time? And what outcome would be a
priority with the client having OCD? The reason for washing hands?
Correct Answer -Reason for washing hands is to prevent or reduce anxiety
or distress or some dreaded event or situation
What type of a safety situation would be related to Maslow's theory?
Correct Answer -
What are the symptoms of GAD?
Correct Answer -symptoms: persistent,unrealistic,and excessive anxiety
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