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An APRN recognizes the essential nature of primary prevention strategies for a community. Which of the following is an example of a primary prevention strategy? a. A skills class for at risk adolescents b. A suicide hotline c. Mandated treatment d. A psychosocial clubhouse for the mentally ill (Ans- a. A skills class for at risk adolescents In light of the recent school shootings, the local high schools have noticed an unusually high incidence of depressive symptoms and illicit drug use...

Exam 1: NSG121 / NSG 121 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Health Assessment | Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: What are two things that need to happen to have effective communication ? Answer: Send a message and receive a message Q: When communicating with a patient what is the best indicator to know the communication was effective ? Answer: Saying it back to the person, body language (nodding) Q: What role does perception play with a hospitalized patie...

What symptoms does the nurse expect to see in a client with bulimia nervosa? Select all that apply. 1. Amenorrhea 2. Feelings of self-worth unduly influenced by weight 3. Recurrent episodes of binge eating 4. Recurrent inappropriate compensatory behavior to prevent weight gain 5. Lack of exercise - ANSWER ☑☑2. Feelings of self-worth unduly influenced by weight 3. Recurrent episodes of binge eating

A 76 year-old depressed patient is started on an SSRI. When should another antidepressant be tried if there is no response? 8-12 weeks Most learned authorities agree that if there is no response by 8-12 weeks at a maximal therapeutic dose, a different antidepressant should be tried. The 8-12 week period is the correct time frame because it will take this long to increase the dose and attempt to reach maximal dose for therapeutic response. 4-6 weeks is nearing the appropriate ti...

Test Bank For Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Illness and Disability 6th Edition By Donna Falvo 5407, 7 . 2914, 4 1 Conceptualizing Functioning, Disability, and Health 2 Psychosocial and Functional Aspects of Health Conditions 3 Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Nervous System 4 Traumatic Brain Injury 5 Stroke 6 Epilepsy and Other Conditions of the Nervous System 7 Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury 8 Multiple Sclerosis 9 Neurodegenerative and Neu...

TEST BANK For Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 9th Edition by Sheila L. Videbeck | Verified Chapter's 1 - 24 | Complete UNIT 1 Current Theories and Practice Chapter 1. Foundations of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing Chapter 2. Neurobiologic Theories and Psychopharmacology Chapter 3. Psychosocial Theories and Therapy Chapter 4. Treatment Settings and Therapeutic Programs UNIT 2 Building the Nurse–Client Relationship Chapter 5. Therapeutic Relationships Chapter 6. Therapeutic Communication ...

Exam 1: PRN 1562 / PRN1562 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Principles of Mental Health Nursing Exam Review | 100% Correct Questions and Verified Answers | Rasmussen Question: The role of the psych RN- what is considered within the scope of practice? Answer: "Psychiatric nursing is a specialized area of nursing practice committed to promoting mental health through the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of behavioral problems, psychiatric disorders, and comorbid conditions. Psychiatric nu...

PSYCHOSOCIAL ATI REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025 in order to integrate care of the mind and body, it is important for nurses to understand the ff. (select all that apply) a. how people react to illness and its effect b. provide holistic nursing c. assess the client for co morbid health conditions d. monitor the client for adverse effects of medications - ANS-a. how people react to illness and its effect b. provide holistic nursing mind, body, and nursing can be describe usi...

TCRN - SPECIAL SITUATIONS (SHOCK, PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES RELATED TO TRAUMA, SIRS & MODS) EXAM 2024 Describe the process of Obstructive Shock. ==ANSWER==Myocardium contracts against high afterload -> Sympathetic over activity leads to vasoconstriction in order to maintain BP -> Despite normal BP, organs are poorly perfused due to a reduction in blood flow -> Back pressure leads to venous congestion List the 4 Classifications of Shock ==ANSWER==Hypovolemic Distributive Cardiogenic ...

Test Bank - Varcarolis Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 3rd Edition (Pollard, 2023), Chapter 1-35. Full Chapters Include;...UNIT 1 Foundations in Theory 1 Mental Health and Mental Illness 2 Historical Overview of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 3 Overview of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Care Within Various Settings 4 Relevant Theories and Therapies for Nursing 5 Understanding Responses to Stress UNIT 2 Foundations in Practice 6 The Nursing Process and Standards of Care for Psyc...