A mother is taking her young adult son home from the psychiatric in-patient facility. Her son has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and has been receiving treatment for the three weeks. The mother states, “I do not know how I am going to be able to take care of my son with a life-long mental illness.” Which of the following responses is most appropriate at this time?
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Placing a patient in restraints before initiating other meas…
Placing a patient in restraints before initiating other measures to help the patient regain control violates the patient’s right to
The 16-year-old client is seen in the emergency department f…
The 16-year-old client is seen in the emergency department for evaluation of fainting episodes. The client has a history of anorexia and reports constipation, decreased urine output, amenorrhea, and weakness. Vital signs: B/P 88/58, HR 56, RR 15, T 96.8 F Which of the following physician orders can the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply.
The physician orders venlafaxine 75mg qhs for depression. Av…
The physician orders venlafaxine 75mg qhs for depression. Available is venlafaxine 37.5mg capsules. How many capsules should be given at bedtime?
A client who has ingested a corrosive material arrives in th…
A client who has ingested a corrosive material arrives in the emergency department triage unit. Which action by the nurse should be the initial priority?
The guardian of a 6-year-old male enters the emergency room…
The guardian of a 6-year-old male enters the emergency room in a panic. The guardian states the child has ingested a cleaning agent that was in the cabinet under the bathroom sink. Which of the following healthcare agencies should be notified at this time?
A client involved in a multi-vehicle accident has been broug…
A client involved in a multi-vehicle accident has been brought to the emergency room. The nurse knows to perform which of the following interventions based on the primary survey ? Select all that apply.
The 19-year-old- female was treated in the emergency departm…
The 19-year-old- female was treated in the emergency department for an oxycodone overdose. The nurse concludes that the client __________________.
A client is ejected from the car during a motor vehicle acci…
A client is ejected from the car during a motor vehicle accident (MVA). The client has the following vital signs: BP 92/52, HR 122 ,RR 24, Temp 99.0 F Which of the following potential complications should the nurse identify as a priority related to assessment information provided?
General suggestions for change (e.g., do you feel like there…
General suggestions for change (e.g., do you feel like there should be more time for discussion? is the Canvas forum helpful? Is there anything you do in other classes that could be helpful for CSD202 instruction? etc)