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A wife refers her husband for substance abuse counseling. His drug of choice is cocaine which he has been using episodically with friends at a poker game (biweekly to weekly) for some years. She is disturbed at the illicit nature of the drug and the long standing use. He stated that though he recreationally uses, he doesn't crave cocaine, doesn't seek it out but rather uses with friends at the game who bring it. He feels that other than his wife being upset, he has no other social or occupatio...

Which nursing intervention best demonstrates the understanding that older adults are at increased risk for falls because of normal age-related changes? a. Speaking in a loud voice when warning the patient about safety hazards b. Turning on bright lights so the patient can see objects such as furniture c. Encouraging the patient to rise from a supine position slowly d. Advising the patient to avoid exercising painful joints ANS: C Older adults who lie supine and then get up quickly are lik...

Question 28: The advanced practice psychiatric nurse may intervene as appropriate with agencies or persons in order to advocate for the patient; do for the patient what he or she cannot do for self, always with an aim toward maximum independence and growth which is consistent with which basic strategy of dynamic supportive therapy? Answer: D. Maximize adaptive coping mechanisms Question 29: Which of the following is consistent with literature regarding suicide? Check all that apply: Answ...

Notes More studies are sporting multiple authors and female authors. Field based professionals and practitioners are submitting fewer contributions. Most studies rely on grad students and adults as subjects. - ANSWER-notes Cohen's d effect size measures how strong a relationship exists (.2 small, .5 med, .8 large) Single subject reserach is dubbed as - ANSWER-idiographic (these types are also making a come back. As well as qualitatitve research popularized by freud and piaget) Studies...

DSM 5 Exam Study Guide. Complete coverage of examinable sections. Quizzes. Rated A Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders - -Includes schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders, and schizotypal (personality) disorder -schizotypal personality disorder -delusional disorder -brief psychotic disorder -schizophreniform disorder -schizophrenia -schizoaffective disorder -substance/medication-induced psychotic disorder -psychotic disorder due to another medical condition -cata...

IC&RC MEGA STUDY. 100% Coverage. Guaranteed Mastery. Rated A Stage 1: Experimentation - is defined as the voluntary use of drugs without experiencing any negative social or legal consequences. For many, experimenting may occur once or several times as a way to "have fun" or even to help the individual cope with a problem. For many, experimentation can occur without any desire to continue using the drug. For others, it can start to become a problem when it moves into the next stage of addict...

The nurse is completing the admission assessment of a 3-year old who is admitted with bacterial meningitis and hydrocephalus. Which assessment finding is evidence that the child is experiencing increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? A. Tachycardia and tachypnea B. Sluggish and unequal pupillary responses C. Increased head circumference and bulging fontanels D. Blood pressure fluctuations and syncope - B. Sluggish and unequal pupillary responses A client with acute pancreatitis is admitte...

Karposi Sarcoma - answer-Characteristic purple areas on the nose in an HIV-positive female. A type of cancer that can form in the skin, lymph nodes, or other organs. The skin lesions are usually purple in color. Malodorous single nare - answer-Foreign body Retinal Detachment - answer-the retina separates from the layer underneath. Symptoms include an increase in the number of floaters, flashes of light, and worsening of the outer part of the visual field. Adolescent with friable nasal t...

A new social worker begins to establish professional rapport with a group of school age youths. After a few weeks, the social worker discovers that their former social worker still sees the youths, gives them new school supplies, and takes them out for social events. The new social worker should FIRST: a. Tell the youths that they can no longer see the other social worker b. Report the former social worker to the local regulatory board c. Speak directly to the former social worker d. Obtain ...

NR 602 WEEK 2 GRAND ROUND- ADOLESCENT IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS   NR 602 WEEK 2 GRAND ROUND- ADOLESCENT IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS Hello, my name is Amie Seitz this presentation on ADD/ADHD and is given for the NR 602 July 2023 session. This presentation will review the disease and its background; including Incidence, prevalence, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and the clinical practice guideline, or CPG. What is ADD and ADHD? ADD or Attention Deficit Disorder is an inability to foc...