Nur 180 Hondros

A patient comes into the ER staggering. When the nurses try to get VS on him, he kicks and fights He refuses to let anyone touch him and insists that all he wants is to lie down. Which blood alcohol level do you expect? - 0.20% at least 5 drinks Anorexia Nervosa - self starvation, pt states they feel fat but weight 85lbs, keep pt in room after meals, observe/accompany them directly after meals if necessary; nurse-client contract Antisocial - manipulating, exploiting, and violating the right...

antisocial personality disorder - A personality disorder in which the person (usually a man) exhibits verbal abuse. Does not care about personal rights of others boarderline personality disorder - condition marked by extreme instability in mood, identity, and impulse control Co-occuring or Dual Diagnosis - mental illness and substance abuse occurs in every 3/4 people, 75% Complicated greif (Chronic, masked, delayed) - problems with mood and self esteem dependent personality disorder - afra...

4 areas we are assessing during the mental status exam - -General Description -Emotional State -Experiences -thinking 78 yo rape/trauma patient is now standing near a window quietly staring out of it. How would you approach this patient? - Encourage to speak and communicate thoughts and feelings 78yo patient transfers from another facility. During admission she expresses to you that she was sexually assaulted at the previous facility. What are some therapeutic strategies we may use duri...

(3 SATA) What characteristics will you be looking for in a patient that you suspect has substance abuse disorder - 1. neglect of self care 2. impaired family functioning 3. increased use of the substance despite negative consequences. (3 SATA)You are assessing the coping patterns of a new patient. What data would you expect to find? - 1. Current stressors 2. Use of drugs or alcohol 3. Recent weight loss (3 SATA)You have a patient with mental and emotional difficulties is sensitive to s...