What is SimCom?

What is the Rochester Method?

In light of the evidence we’ve seen in class, the use of SimCom in the classroom needs to be reconsidered

Why might the sign advantage exist?

Which is NOT true about Contact Signing?

Lithium is important to monitor because it has a narrow therapeutic range. The reference range for a maintenance Lithium level is:

A client takes a maintenance dosage of Lithium carbonate for bipolar disorder. She has come to the community health clinic stating that she “has had the flu for over a week.” She describes her symptoms as nausea, vomiting, runny nose, chest congestion, fever, and severe diarrhea. Her temperature is 100.9°F. She is complaining of blurred vision and “ringing in the ears.” What might the nurse suspect?

A client has been feeling increasingly overwhelmed by work and school responsibilities. This evening, a friend found them in the garage assembling a noose. When the friend questioned them, the client began to cry. The friend immediately brought the client to the emergency department. To assess suicide potential, which nursing questions are appropriate? (select all that apply)

A client seeks crisis intervention. They tell the nurse, “I can’t take it anymore! It has to stop. Last year my partner had an affair and we don’t communicate anymore. Three months ago I found a lump in my breast that the doctor is watching closely, and yesterday my 20-year-old daughter told me she’s quitting college and moving to another state with her boyfriend!” Which of the client’s problems should be the focus for crisis intervention?

A client seeks crisis intervention. They tell the nurse, “I can’t take it anymore! It has to stop. Last year my partner had an affair and we don’t communicate anymore. Three months ago I found a lump in my breast that the doctor is watching closely, and yesterday my 20-year-old daughter told me she’s quitting college and moving to another state with her boyfriend!” In the first interview with the client, the nurse should explore: