The nurse is interviewing a patient who admits to taking his…
The nurse is interviewing a patient who admits to taking his prescription morphine (an opiate) more than prescribed. He states, “well, it’s like it stopped working. I needed more to get any relief. I didn’t mean to take more than I was prescribed. Something happened and it doesn’t work like it used it to.” Which of the following symptoms of a substance use disorder does the nurse believe the patient to be experiencing?
Read DetailsVederian is a 17yr old with ASD who collects action figures….
Vederian is a 17yr old with ASD who collects action figures. His mother tells Vederian’s behavior analyst that her “little boy” doesn’t have any interest in a romantic partner and just wants to play with his toys. Which misconception about individuals with ASD/DD is exemplified here?
Read DetailsA 16-year-old patient is brought to the clinic by a parent w…
A 16-year-old patient is brought to the clinic by a parent who states, “My child has been saying they feel like they were born in the wrong body and wants to be called by a different name.” The patient appears withdrawn during the conversation. Which is the nurse’s priority intervention?
Read DetailsA 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?
Read DetailsFive-year-old Mason watches his father practice his golf swi…
Five-year-old Mason watches his father practice his golf swing in anticipation of an upcoming game. Inspired by his father’s actions, Mason mimics the swing using his toy plastic golf club. Mason’s actions are a clear example of:
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