Psychiatric Nursing (A+ Guaranteed)

The client states, "Who is confused? He said I should go, but I didn't. Is that weird?" Which response by the nurse would be best to clarify the client's statement? A. How did you feel before you talked to him? B. When did you first notice yourself feeling confused? C. Did he indicate to you ...

During the shift report, a nurse describes a client as crazy. Which approach by the nurse would be best? correct answers Suggest that staff use the term mentally ill. The psychiatric mental health nursing student is preparing to attend a meeting of the psychiatric mental health care team to discu...

When planning care for a specific client, of what significance to the psychiatric nurse is the fact that the DSM-IV-TR is multiaxial? a) Pertinent aspects of client functioning and problems are reported. b) Standardized treatment plans are available for each diagnosis. c) Nursing diagnoses are in...

A patient became severely depressed when the last of six children moved out of the home 4 months ago. The patient repeatedly says, No one cares about me. Im not worth anything. Which response by the nurse would be the most helpful? a. Things will look brighter soon. Everyone feels down once in a wh...

A 48-year-old Hispanic woman is seen by a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist after receiving a call by her son. According to the son, since his father's death 7 months ago, his mother has lost 30 pounds and can't sleep. During her initial visit, the patient states, 'My husband talks to me in h...

The quantitative study of the distribution of mental disorders in human populations is called A).Mortality B). Prevalence C). Epidemiology D). Clinical epidemiology. correct answers C). Epidemiology What phrase best describes the DSM-V? A).Is a multiaxial psychiatric assessment system B...

Flumazenil (Romazicon) has been ordered for a male client who has overdosed on oxazepam (Serax). Before administering the medication, the nurse should be prepared for which common adverse effect? A. Seizures B. Shivering C. Anxiety D. Chest pain correct answers A. Seizures Rationale: Seizures a...

a client with delirium becomes agitated and confused at night. The best initial intervention by the nurse is to: the client next to the nurse's station a night light and turn off the television up the television and a soft light on during the night. soft music during the night and maintai...

Integrative mental health treatment correct answers Prospective, relationship-based, client centered, holistic approach that focuses on client's priorities for well-being and preventing, managing, and rehabilitating disease *broad and comprehensive, rather than reductionist and focused on the effe...

What is the definition of mental health? correct answers - the ability to recognize one's own potential - cope with normal stress - work productively - make a contribution to the community Is mental health the same for everyone? correct answers - no - different for everyone and not for us...

Which qualifications are appropriate to the scope of practice of the psychiatric/mental health registered nurse generalist? -The nurse generalist is qualified to implement crisis intervention. correct answers -Part of the professional responsibilities of the psychiatric/mental health registered nur...

1. The nurse is assessing a patient suffering a head injury as a result of an altercation with two other individuals. The patient has difficulty accurately reporting the events of the altercation and appears very emotional during the assessment. The nurse suspects which part of the brain received th...

It is a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellness, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. (WHO) a) Health b) Mental Health c) Mental Illness d) Psychology correct answers a) Health level of psychological well-being or an absence of mental illness a) Health b) Men...

biologically based mental illness correct answers A mental disorder caused by neurotransmitter dysfunction, abnormal brain srtructure, inherited genetic factors, or other biological causes. Also called psychobiological disorder culture-related syndromes correct answers These are more influenced b...