A client reports that she is afraid to contract diseases from other patients. She imagines that if she touches anything on the unit that she will be contaminated with bacteria and become ill. The PT educates the client of the importance of hand hygiene. The client insists that hand hygiene will not be effective. What behavior would the psychiatric technician describe this as?
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A client presents in the emergency department with complaint…
A client presents in the emergency department with complaints of overwhelming anxiety. Which of the following is a priority for the nurse to assess?
This treatment modality assists the individual to problem-so…
This treatment modality assists the individual to problem-solve. The ultimate goal of this treatment modality is to resolve the immediate crisis & restore the individual to their previous level of functioning to allow for personal growth.
If a cruel and abusive person rationalizes this behavior, wh…
If a cruel and abusive person rationalizes this behavior, which comment is most characteristic of this person?
A client is taking chlordiazepoxide (Librium) for generalize…
A client is taking chlordiazepoxide (Librium) for generalized anxiety disorder symptoms. In which situation should a nurse recognize that this client is at greatest risk for drug overdose?
A cab driver stuck in traffic is suddenly lightheaded, tremu…
A cab driver stuck in traffic is suddenly lightheaded, tremulous, and diaphoretic and experiences tachycardia and dyspnea. An extensive workup in an emergency department reveals no pathology. Which medical diagnosis is suspected, and what nursing diagnosis takes priority?
Which statement is mostly likely to be made by a patient dia…
Which statement is mostly likely to be made by a patient diagnosed with agoraphobia?
A patient has the nursing diagnosis Anxiety, related to ____…
A patient has the nursing diagnosis Anxiety, related to __________, as evidenced by an inability to control compulsive cleaning. Which phrase correctly completes the etiologic portion of the diagnosis?
A patient experiencing severe anxiety suddenly begins runnin…
A patient experiencing severe anxiety suddenly begins running and shouting, “I’m going to explode!” The nurse should:
This disorder is characterized by panic attacks, the onset o…
This disorder is characterized by panic attacks, the onset of which are unpredictable and manifested by intense apprehension, fear, & physical discomfort.