Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

The nursing student correctly identifies which statements are true of the etiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? (Select all that apply.) - The cognitive model for OCD etiology focuses on childhood and environmental experiences of growing up. - The etiology of OCD is not definitively e...

what is the most important tool a psychiatric nurse can use? a. PRN meds b. assessment c. restraints and seclusion d. therapeutics - ANSWER-therapeutics what is NOT considered an environmental consideration? a. privacy b. temperature c. furniture d. assessment - ANSWER-assessment which is ...

Q&A A patient is brought to the ED by a friend. The patient displays constricted pupils, slurred speech, bradycardia, and shallow respirations. Based on these symptoms, the nurse should evaluate the patient for which of the following? Opioid intoxication A patient is brought to the ED by a frie...

A patient comes to the clinic for a 4-week follow-up after starting fluoxetine. What is the highest priority assessment question the nurse should ask? "How have you been sleeping?" "Did you drive to the clinic today?" "Has your stomach felt uncomfortable?" "Have you experienced thoughts ...

The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing mania. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention? A. Provide consistency among staff members when working with the patient. B. Negotiate limits so the patient has a voice in the plan of care. C. Allow only certain staff members to interact ...

questions a client with delirium becomes agitated and confused at night. The best initial intervention by the nurse is to: the client next to the nurse's station a night light and turn off the television up the television and a soft light on during the night. soft music during the night a...

frontal lobe - ANSWER-lobe of brain that controls voluntary movement, mood, expression of feelings, thinking, and judgment parietal lobe - ANSWER-lobe of brain that controls perception and interpretation of sensory information, pain, touch, taste, and body position temporal lobe - ANSWER-lobe of...

Questions A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder tells the community mental health nurse, "I usually spend all day watching television. If there's nothing good to watch, I just sleep or think about my problems." What is the nurse's best action? a. Refer the patient for counselin...

A person has had difficulty keeping a job because of arguing with co-workers and accusing them of conspiracy. Today the person shouts, "They're all plotting to destroy me. Isn't that true?" Select the nurse's most therapeutic response. a. "Everyone here is trying to help you. No one wants t...

Mental Health Exam 2 - practice questions The nurse finds a client crying in his room. The client states, "I'm so sad and lonely. I'm sitting here crying like a baby." The nurse's best response is: a. "I think you are a fine man". b. "Why don't you get involved in the activity group?" ...

Three feet - ANSWER-The amount of personal space most people need Nursing communication - ANSWER-Patient centered to establish trust and build relationship Blocking - ANSWER-Loses train of thought; stops speaking because of an unconscious block. Example: Then my father... what was I saying? Cir...

Discuss prioritizing as you triage your patient admissions when there are limited beds available in the inpatient setting. - answer-Seperate those who need rapid medical care from those with minor injuries, 1, rescue, evacuation, food and shelter, medical attention, and safety. maturational cris...

Lithium - ANSWER-Mood stabilizer, used for treatment of bipolar disorder Narrow therapeutic window Lithium Levels - ANSWER-0.4-1.0 therapeutic 1.5 mild toxicity 1.5-2.0 advanced toxicity 2.0- 2.5 severe toxicity > 2.5 death Signs & Symptoms of Lithium Toxicity - ANSWER-Thirst, Tremors, Vom...

Nurse Alex recommends that Ben come to the clinic . Based on the conversation with Jordan and Ben , which of the following findings supports Nurse Alex's recommendation for Ben and Jordan to come to the clinic ? - ANSWER-Ben's current mood Nurse Alex is reviewing assessment findings along with...

The nursing instructor talks with the student nurse in the adult psychiatric unit. The student tells the instructor that the cradle cap appears to be around a specific client's face. The instructor explains that this may be an indication of long-term lack of care as a consequence of what disorde...