Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

epression - symptoms of? Mood of sadness, despair, emptiness, loss of ability to experience pleasure in life. low self esteem, apathy, low motivation, social withdrawal, excessive emotional sensitivity, irritability, suicidal ideation. Becks cognitive Triad - 3 automatic thoughts: 1.) Negative s...

A fully developed outcome for a client goal would include: - time sensitive measurable term attainable for client The nurse understands a client could be at risk for serotonin syndrome when taking which of the following medications in addition to over the counter medications or herbal supplement...

Adventitious Disaster Response- content in community health nursing .... individual triage? system-wide?? - Individual Triage: Separation of those who need rapid medical care from those with more minor injuries System-wide state, national and global response teams: FEMA, American Red Cross, World...

A distraught, single, first-time mother cries and asks a nurse, How can I go to work if I cant afford childcare? What is the nurses initial action in assisting the client with the problem-solving process? A. Determine the risks and benefits for each alternative. B. Formulate goals for resolution ...

A 25 year old man barely avoids a motor vehicle accident. His heart is pounding, his palms are sweaty and his respirations are increased. This is an example of which stage of the general adaptation syndrome? A. Alarm reaction stage B. Stage of resistance C. Stage of exhaustion D. Stage of biol...

Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) - An umbrella classification used to describe the four major nurse specialist categories: certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), certified nurse midwife (CNM), nurse practitioner (NP), and clinical nurse specialist (CNS). These individuals are educ...

1. A 26-month-old child displays negative behaviors. The parent says, "My child refuses toilet training and shouts, 'No!' when given direction. What do you think is wrong?" Select the nurse's best reply. a. "This is normal for your child's age. The child is striving for independence." b. ...