Bonus Question. (1 point) A mother brings her 3 year old son…
Bonus Question. (1 point) A mother brings her 3 year old son to the psychiatric nurse to ask questions about the possibility of her son developing autism. The mother explains she is fearful that this child will be like his older 8 year old brother who has the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The nurse would regard this behavior as age appropriate for the 3 year old and therefore not indicative of autistic disorder:
Read DetailsThe adult children of an 82 year old client with Major Depre…
The adult children of an 82 year old client with Major Depressive Disorder asks the nurse why their mother has developed depression so late in life without a previous history of depression. The nurse’s most appropriate response is:
Read DetailsA client is unwilling to leave their house, which is their “…
A client is unwilling to leave their house, which is their “safe zone”. They fear if they leave they will “freak out” and not get back to the safety of their house. Because of this fear, the client remains homebound except when accompanied outside by their spouse. Based on this data, the nurse determines the client is experiencing:
Read DetailsA client presented to the Emergency Department stating they…
A client presented to the Emergency Department stating they feel lightheaded, tremulous, and sweaty. They say their heart is pounding and can’t catch their breath. They think they are having a heart attack. An extensive cardiac workup revealed no abnormalities and he was diagnosed with Panic Disorder. The client asks the nurse, “Am I going crazy? Am I going to die?” The nurse’s best response is:
Read DetailsA mother of a 3 year old client tells the psychiatric nurse…
A mother of a 3 year old client tells the psychiatric nurse that her child is in constant motion and is unable to sit still long enough to listen to a story or to watch TV. The mom asks the nurse if her child could be “hyperactive.” This factor would prompt the nurse to continue to evaluate the child for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD):
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