A 45-year-old patient is admitted to the psychiatric unit wi…

A 45-year-old patient is admitted to the psychiatric unit with a history of depression and alcohol use disorder. The patient reports feelings of hopelessness and a desire to stop drinking but expresses uncertainty about coping with life without alcohol. What is the nurse’s priority intervention?

A nurse is working with a patient who is providing excessive…

A nurse is working with a patient who is providing excessive, inconsistent details related to their health history. They state they have been in the CIA for years and have been exposed to numerous chemicals like Agent Orange and pesticides. The details appear to be accurate and could be plausible; however, the medical record indicates the patient is unemployed. The nurse is concerned that the patient may have a Factitious Disorder. Which of the following symptoms is related to Factitious Disorder and would correlate to the nurse’s observations?

A patient has been brought to the Emergency Department (ED)….

A patient has been brought to the Emergency Department (ED). The patient has a history of opiate use disorder. The patient is pale, unresponsive.   Vitals Signs Respiration Rate – 4 Heart rates – 42 Blood pressure – 60/32 Temperature – 99.9  Given the use of opiate use disorder, the doctor is concerned for an overdose. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer immediately?