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Which aspect of direct care is an experienced, inpatient psychiatric nurse most likely to provide for a patient?

A patient expresses a desire to be cared for by others and often behaves in a helpless fashion. Which stage of psychosexual development is most relevant to the patient’s needs?

Although ego defense mechanisms and security operations are mainly unconscious and designed to relieve anxiety, the major difference is that:

Identify the following rhythm (lead II): 

Which nursing intervention below is part of the scope of an advanced practice psychiatric/mental health nurse only?

The nurse records this entry in a patient’s progress notes: Patient escorted to unit by ER nurse at 2130. Patient’s clothing was dirty. In interview room, patient sat with hands over face, sobbing softly. Did not acknowledge nurse or reply to questions. After several minutes, abruptly arose, ran to window, and pounded. Shouted repeatedly, “Let me out of here.” Verbal intervention unsuccessful. Order for stat dose 2 mg haloperidol PO obtained; medication administered at 2150. By 2215, patient stopped shouting and returned to sit wordlessly in chair. Patient placed on one-to-one observation.How should this documentation be evaluated?

The desired outcome for a patient experiencing insomnia is, “Patient will sleep for a minimum of 5 hours nightly within 7 days.” At the end of 7 days, review of sleep data shows the patient sleeps an average of 4 hours nightly and takes a 2-hour afternoon nap. What is the nurse’s next action?

While talking with a patient diagnosed with major depression, a nurse notices the patient is unable to maintain eye contact. The patient’s chin lowers to the chest, while the patient looks at the floor. Which aspect of communication has the nurse assessed?

A college student said, “Most of the time I’m happy and feel good about myself. I have learned that what I get out of something is proportional to the effort I put into it.” Which number on this mental health continuum should the nurse select? Mental Illness Mental Health 1 2 3 4 5

A nurse receives these three phone calls regarding a newly admitted patient.•  The psychiatrist wants to complete an initial assessment.•  An internist wants to perform a physical examination.•  The patient’s attorney wants an appointment with the patient.The nurse schedules the activities for the patient. Which role has the nurse fulfilled?