The use of psychopharmacology beginning in the 1950s positiv…
The use of psychopharmacology beginning in the 1950s positively impacted those with significant mental illness. Chlorpromazine was initially developed and ushered in many new psychiatric medications. The use of chlorpromazine was primarily used to manage
Read DetailsA nurse is assessing a 12-year-old child who recently shot a…
A nurse is assessing a 12-year-old child who recently shot a dog with a pellet gun and set fire to the neighbor’s trash can. The child’s guardian states, “I can’t believe anything my child says!” The nurse should identify that the child’s actions may be an indication of which disorder?
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A nurse is talking with the guardian of a school-aged child recently diagnosed with intermittent explosive disorder (IED). The guardian says, “My child is impulsive, acts out aggressively, and then seems pleased with themselves. How can my child be happy?” Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
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