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PRN 1562 Mental Health Exam 2

Rasmussen: Mental Health Exam 2 Study Guide

Which nursing diagnosis supports the psychoanalytic theory of development of major depressive disorder? - answer-Social isolation R/T self directed danger Which patient is at the highest risk for the diagnosis of major depressive disorder? - answer-24 yr old married woman A patient diagnosed with MDD is being considered for ECT. Which patient teaching should the nurse prioritize? - answer-Discuss with the patient and family expected short term memory loss Which nursing interventio...

1) A patient with schizophrenia begins to talks about "volmers" or about "frangularity" hiding in the warehouse at work. The term "volmers" should be documented as - answer-- A neologism 2) A patient with suicidal impulses is placed on the highest level of suicide precautions. Which measures should be incorporated into the plan of care by the nurse caring for the patient? (More than one answer is correct.) - answer-A.Maintain arm's-length, one-on-one nursing observation around the ...

A mental health technician asks the nurse, "How do psychiatrists determine which diagnosis to give a patient?" Which of these responses by the nurse would be most accurate? A. The American Medical Association identifies 10 diagnostic labels that psychiatrists can choose from. B. Hospital policy dictates how psychiatrists diagnose mental disorders. C. Psychiatrists assess the patient and identify diagnoses based on the patient's unhealthy responses and contributing factors. D. Ps...

A patient at a general medical clinic tells the nurse, "I have so many ailments that I need to see six different doctors. None of them has discovered what is really wrong with me." Which comment should the nurse offer next? a. "Let's review all the medications you currently take." b. "Tell me about allergic reactions you've had to medication." c. "Selecting one primary care provider would be better for you." d. "I'm not sure I understand how you can afford these expenses." corre...

1. J has been admitted to the psychiatric hospital for assessment and evaluation. What behavior might indicate that J has a mental illness? a. She is able to see the difference between the "as if" and the "for real." b. She describes her mood as consistently sad, discouraged, down in the dumps, hopeless. c. She responds to the rules, routines, and customs of any group to which she belongs. d. Within the limits set by her abilities, she can perform tasks she attempts. correct answers b ...

A patient needs supportive care for the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder. The new nurse demonstrates an understanding of the services provided by the various members of the patient's mental healthcare team when he makes which statement: a. "our social worker will help you learn to budget your money effectively." b. "your counselor asked me to remind you of the group session on critical thinking at 2:00 today" c. "the mental health technician on staff today will administer the m...

what is the functions of the mental health care team? correct answers to provide care and treatment for individuals with disorders of the mind or emotional or behavioral issues what are more than half of all physicians visits result in? correct answers from mental health disorders What are psychiatrist? correct answers licensed physicians specializing in the treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders what do psychiatrist determine? correct answers determines type and sever...