NUR 2488 Mental Health (NUR2488)

Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse to help a client who is demonstrating escalating anger? A. Walk the client to his room and help him practice stress-reduction techniques such as deep breathing or muscle relaxation. B. Suggest the client spend some time in the gym with a punching bag to relieve his stress. C. Suggest the client spend some time pacing rapidly in the hallway until he feels less stressed. D. Sit with the client in the day room so he can ...

Question 49 Which scenario best predicts the highest risk for a patient who may direct violent behaviour toward others? A. Obsessive-compulsive disorder; performs many rituals B. Paranoid delusions of being followed by members of the mafia C. Severe depression with delusions of worthlessness. D. Completed alcohol withdrawal; beginning a rehabilitation program. Response Feedback: The key has the greatest disruption of ability to perceive reality accurately. People who feel persecuted may s...

NUR 2488 / NUR2488: Mental Health Exam 3 Concept Guide (Modules 7, 8, & 9) Chapter 12 – Somatoform Disorders • Somatoform Disorders o physical symptoms as a result of psychological stress, secondary with Depression & Anxiety & Drug Abuse. Cause significant distress

NUR 2488 / NUR2488: Mental Health Exam 3 A patient with a history of cocaine use reports a concurrent history of using other drugs in order to counteract the effects of cocaine. Which drug is this patient likely to have abused?