A patient who has previously been treated for a substance use disorder has a relapse and is hospitalized. What is a therapeutic response for the nursing staff caring for the patient?
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What is the purpose of treating bipolar disorder with medica…
What is the purpose of treating bipolar disorder with medication?
The responsibility of nursing in a psychiatric unit includes…
The responsibility of nursing in a psychiatric unit includes education about medications they are administering.
Which of the following physical findings is the most charact…
Which of the following physical findings is the most characteristic of bulimia nervosa?
A 21-year-old college student is admitted to an outpatient m…
A 21-year-old college student is admitted to an outpatient mental health clinic with diagnoses of major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and problematic social media use. The client reports “I spend 8-10 hours every day looking at other people’s posts. Everyone seems successful except me. I started taking my roommate’s ADHD medication because it helps me stay awake and study longer.” During the assessment, the nurse notes the following: Sleeping 3 hours per night 8-lb weight loss over the past month Increased irritability Client states, “Sometimes I think everyone would be better off without me.” Which action should the nurse take first?
Which physical finding is commonly associated with anorexia…
Which physical finding is commonly associated with anorexia nervosa?
In working with a patient who has delusions, what communicat…
In working with a patient who has delusions, what communication principles should the nurse apply?
A client with narcissistic personality disorder tells the nu…
A client with narcissistic personality disorder tells the nurse: “I should be treated by the best doctor here. I am more important than the other patients.” What is the best response by the nurse?
The nurse is evaluating a patient with bipolar disorder I an…
The nurse is evaluating a patient with bipolar disorder I and was prescribed lithium therapy a few months ago. Which statement made by the patient would cause the most concern?
A psychiatric nurse is caring for a 35-year-old incarcerated…
A psychiatric nurse is caring for a 35-year-old incarcerated client with a history of antisocial personality disorder and alcohol use disorder. The client was admitted to the mental health unit after becoming increasingly agitated. The nurse notes: Pacing continuously in the room Tremors and sweating Reporting, “I see insects crawling on the wall.” Becoming verbally threatening toward other inmates Which action should the nurse take first?