Agitation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote communication? A Face the client at eye level when communicating. B Offer correction of incorrect client statements. C Reorient the client to date and time with each encounter. D Avoid using gestures when communicating with the client. ________________________________________ Correct Answer: A Face the client at eye level when communicating. This is because eye conta...

Exam 3: NSG223/ NSG 223 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 2 Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing QUESTION What assessment is most critical in the early detection of compartment syndrome for a pt with a leg cast? Answer: Pain assessment QUESTION What is important nursing care for patients with a cast or splint? Answer: Assess for reports of burning (hotspots)can indicate a developing pressure ulcer. QUESTION How can the ...

CMN 548 UNIT 5 FINAL EXAM REAL EXAM 200+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) A GRADE What are the therapeutic indications for benzodiazepines and GABA Receptor drugs? - Answer-• Insomnia • GAD • Panic disorder • Social phobia • BP 1 & 2 • Catanonia • Akathisia • Parkinsons List the differences between the "Z drugs" indicated for insomnia and the benzodiazepines indicated solely for insomnia. - Answer-•Differ primarily in their half lives What are...

Bipolar Disorder Type 1 (Ans- - MDD (2 weeks) - Mania (1 week) - plus 3 or more: inflated self esteem, decreased need for sleep, talkative, flight of ideas, distractibility, goal directed, excessive involvement - severe - marked impairment Mnemonic for Bipolar Disorder (Ans- DIGFAST Bipolar Disorder Type 2 (Ans- - MDD (2weeks) - current or past episode of hypomania (4 days) - not severe enough to cause marked impairment Cyclothymia (Ans- - 2 years - numerous periods...

Exam 4: NSG 430/ NSG430 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health Nursing II Complete Guide| Qs & As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: Anaphylactic shock Answer: acute, life-threatening hypersensitivity (allergic) reaction to a sensitizing substance (e.g., drug, chemical, vaccine, food, insect venom) = massive vasodilation Q: anaphylactic shock clinical manifestations Answer: Tachycardia ‘ CO “ CVP, PAWP Chest pain Third spacing of fluid Shortness of breat...

CA Branch 2 Field Rep Study Guide Questions and Answers 100% Pass Falsifiable concentrates (EC or E) Formulations made up of the technical material, solvents and emulsifiers. Some agitation is required. Once dry, pesticide residue is barley visible. Wettable Powder (WP) These formulations are made by impregnating or coating an appropriate powder with the technical insecticide. Wettable Powders do not dissolve in water and frequent agitation is usually required. Heavy applications may leave visi...

Midterm Exam: NR547/ NR 547 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Differential Diagnosis in Psychiatric-Mental Health Across the Lifespan Practicum Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct- Chamberlain Q: What does 'multiple episodes' refer to? Answer: At least two acute episodes, separated by complete remission. Q: What is the duration of subsyndromal symptoms for specifier (C)? Answer: Two years. Q: What is the duration of subsyndromal symptoms for specifier (D)? ...

Exam 2: NUR256 / NUR 256 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Mental Health Nursing Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: Married man is attracted to co-worker, instead of admitting it, he accuses her of flirting with him. What is this? Answer: Projection Q: Agitation, restlessness, confusion, insomnia, increased HR/BP caused by an SSRI Answer: Serotonin Syndrome *stop med and call! *ANTIDOTE= PROPRANOLOL (do not take 2x SSRI no MAOIs (must be d/c fr...

Nsg 552 Wilkes University EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS Acute anxiety - ANSWER First line for acute panic may be short term benzo use. short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most abused Benzodiazepines - ANSWER Withdrawal can be dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advised. Symptoms of agitation, tension, irritability, and sz. may occur anxiety disorders - ANSWER psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that re...

Exam 2: NUR256/ NUR 256 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Concepts of Mental Health Nursing Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Galen Q: Married man is attracted to co-worker, instead of admitting it, he accuses her of flirting with him. What is this? Answer: Projection Q: Agitation, restlessness, confusion, insomnia, increased HR/BP caused by an SSRI Answer: Serotonin Syndrome *stop med and call! *ANTIDOTE= PROPRANOLOL (do not take 2...