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NUR 356 Exam 1 With Complete Solution Latest UpdateSymptoms of Severe Anxiety
physical symptoms such as headaches, nausea, dizziness, and psychological symptoms
of inability to concentrate.
Early signs of lithium toxicity
Mental confusion, sedation, poor coordination, course tremors, nausea and vomiting,
and diarrhea.
Advanced signs of lithium toxicity
Polyuria, tinnitus, jerking movements, blurred vision, ataxia, seizures, severe
hypotension, lethargy, and stupor leading to coma and possible death.
Active listening
Sitting facing the client squarely, leaning forward toward the client, and creating a
relaxed environment promote trust.
cholinergic neurotransmitters
Acts at the neuromuscular junction affecting motor function and coordination as well as
memory acquisition and retention.
Anti-anxiety medications or anaxolytics
Treat acute anxiety.
How do you know if the anaxolytics were effective?
Instead, the clients find it easier to focus and are calmer and able to sit for longer
periods due to less anxiety.
Orientation phase of a therapeutic relationship includes what?
The nurse and client get acquainted with the purpose to develop a trusting and
respectful relationship and discovering the strength and weakness of the client. A plan
of care is also designed with them in order to handle the stressful experiences.
Mental health nursing is done in which setting?
Inpatient, outpatient, and correctional nurse settings.
, Symptoms of serotonin syndrome
Diarrhea, restlessness, agitation, hyperflexion, muscle rigidity, insomnia, labile vital
signs including hypertension and seizures
Kubler-Ross five stages of grief
1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance
List the physiological needs of Maslow's hierarchy
Reproduction, air, sleep, and shelter, homeostasis
What is Norepinephrine associated with?
Fight-or-flight response. Norepinephrine acts on the sympathetic post-synaptic nerve
terminal and plays a role in the modulation of mood, cognition, perception, locomotion,
sleep, and arousal.
A lack of which neurotransmitter is associated with the cause of what?
Alzheimer's disease
Isolating Clients
Even if they have a history of violence you cannot isolate a client because the behavior,
has not occurred yet
On what basis is the use of seclusion reviewed?
hour-by-hour basis, a case-by-case basis, and not past behavior
The nurse evaluates the client's speech for?
quantity, quality and vocabulary you do not assess the accent
Communication Techniques
Restating it allows the nurse to state interpretation of what the client is thinking and to
check if the nurse understands what message is being conveyed
Reaction formation is a defense mechanism
The creation of opposite thoughts or actions as an attempt to avoid unpleasant thoughts
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