Cmn 350 Samenvattingen, Aantekeningen en Examens

A nurse seeks to establish a relationship with a patient readmitted to the hospital. The patient has bipolar disorder, depressed type, and was hospitalized the preceding month. Which statement by the nurse would contribute to establishing trust? A. "Weren't you complying with your medication regimen?" B. "It must be discouraging to be readmitted to the hospital so soon." C. "Everyone with bipolar disorder ends up in the hospital occasionally." D."You must take your drugs a...

A patient receives a traditional low-potency antipsychotic medication. The nurse should assess closely for: a. urinary frequency. b. urinary retention. c. hypertension. d. diarrhea. correct answer: B A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken thiothixene (Navane) 5 mg/day for 4 years with good symptom control. Today, the patient is admitted with paranoia and auditory hallucinations. The nurse should determine if the patient's symptoms are related to: a. not taking the drug a...

Types of substance abuse? correct answer: 1) Alcohol 2) Opioids 3) Stimulants (caffeine, cocaine) What is the goal of rehabilitation from substance abuse? correct answer: complete abstinence from substance use Main concern with benzodiazepines? correct answer: respiratory depression What does the HALT acronym stand for? correct answer: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired (S/S of substance withdrawal) What is the transtheoretical model? correct answer: indicates a client's decision ...

1. Which behavior best demonstrates aggression? a. Stomping away from the nurses station, going to the hallway, and grabbing a tray from the meal cart. b. Bursting into tears, leaving the community meeting, and sitting on a bed hugging a pillow and sobbing. c. Telling the primary nurse, I felt angry when you said I could not have a second helping at lunch. d. Telling the medication nurse, I am not going to take that, or any other, medication you try to give me. correct answer: ANS: A A...

Symptoms of a Manic Episode correct answer: elevated mood, grandiosity, inflated self-esteem, irritability, anger, insomnia, anorexia, flamboyant gestures, flight of ideas, racing thoughts, distractibility, hyperactivity Symptoms must last _______ to meet diagnostic criteria of mania correct answer: 1 weeks Key nursing interventions for manic episodes correct answer: - be consistent - provide finger foods - provide a quiet place to sleep - reduce stimuli reinforce reality keep away...

Which statement demonstrates the nurse processes an understanding of the role of a psychiatric nurse regarding discharge planning? correct answer: "I will address your discharge concerns with your multidisciplinary team today" A patient with which medical history would best meet the criteria for enrollment in an apartment living program? correct answer: Schizophrenia and diabetes Which statement made by a nurse demonstrates an understanding of the goal of nursing and its role in psycho...

Why would someone need to be admitted into a psychiatric hospital? correct answer: If they are: -Dangerous to self or others -Gravely disabled -Acutely psychotic -Suicidal or homicidal If patient is acutely psychotic correct answer: -They could be placed in a long term care facility (e.g., group home) -they can't take care of themselves -most likely have schizophrenia -may be going home with family who can take care of them The nurse's role in psychopharmacological management co...

Cycle of violence correct answer: I. Tension Building II. Serious Battering Incident III. Honeymoon Has periods of escalation and de-escalation Tension building correct answer: Phase I in the cycle of violence. Man: He has excessively high expectations of her. He blames her for anything that goes wrong. He does not try to control his behaviors. He is aware of his inappropriate behaviors but does not admit it. Verbal and minor physical abuse increase. Afraid that she will leave...

CMN 350 Exam 2 Questions and Answers All Correct A patient receives a traditional low-potency antipsychotic medication. The nurse should assess closely for: a. urinary frequency. b. urinary retention. c. hypertension. d. diarrhea. - Answer-B A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken thiothixene (Navane) 5 mg/day for 4 years with good symptom control. Today, the patient is admitted with paranoia and auditory hallucinations. The nurse should determine if the patient's symptom...