A patient is extremely hyperactive, distractible, and rarely…
A patient is extremely hyperactive, distractible, and rarely sleeps. The patient eats little, resulting in a loss of 6 pounds since admission 3 days ago. Which measure is a priority when developing a plan for the patient’s care?
Read DetailsA patient hospitalized 3 weeks ago with major depressive dis…
A patient hospitalized 3 weeks ago with major depressive disorder presented with suicidal ideations but no suicide plan. An SSRI antidepressant was prescribed, and the patient now reports that the feelings of depression have somewhat lessened. The guiding factor the nurse considers when planning further care is that there is:
Read DetailsA patient who has been taking meth. The patient has symptom…
A patient who has been taking meth. The patient has symptoms of great amounts of energy, little need for sleep, needing little sleep, and talking at a quick pace about all sorts of subjects. The nurse is aware the patient will be diagnosed with:
Read DetailsA patient says, “People should have the freedom to suicide w…
A patient says, “People should have the freedom to suicide without interference from others, it’s my right!” A nurse replies, “You’re wrong. Nothing is bad enough to justify self-inflicted death.” What is the best analysis of this interchange?
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