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A severely anxious patient D. Sit with the patient, and use a calm but
experiencing headaches, directive approach.
palpitations, and inability to
concentrate is admitted to a
medical floor. Which nursing
intervention would take priority?
A. Encourage the patient to express
feelings.
B. Discuss alternative coping
strategies with the patient.
C. Use a distraction, such as having
the patient attend group.
D. Sit with the patient, and use a
calm but directive approach.
,A patient is exhibiting tension and B. Encourage the patient to use deep breathing
needs direction to solve problems. techniques.
Which intervention would the nurse
implement using a behavioral
approach?
A. Assess the patient's family history
for anxiety disorders
B. Encourage the patient to use
deep breathing techniques.
C. Ask the patient to think of a time
in the past when
anxiety was manageable.
D. Encourage journal writing to
express feelings.
A 17-year-old patient is brought into B. Monitor vital signs and note any signs of
the emergency department after central nervous nsystem depression
taking a handful of lorazepam
(Ativan) as a result of a recent
breakup with her fiancée. What
priority nursing intervention should
the nurse implement first?
A.Discuss patient's feelings about
the breakup with her fiancée.
B. Monitor vital signs and note any
signs of central nervous system
depression
C.Allow the patient time to rest
because lorazepam (Ativan) is
sedating.
D. Increase fluids and place the
patient on close observation.
,A client who has been sexually A."Tell me more about your feelings."
abused tearfully states, "I'm no
good now; there is nothing to live
for." The most therapeutic response
by the nurse would be:
A."Tell me more about your
feelings."
B."I can understand why you feel
worthless."
C."Why do you feel there is nothing
to live for?"
"You feel this way now because of
what has happened."
Before effectively responding to a D.Be aware of any personal bias about rape.
sexual assault victim in the
emergency department, it is
essential that the nurse:
A.Get the client's name and
address.
B.Call for assistance from the
psychiatrist.
C.Know some myths and facts
about rape.
D.Be aware of any personal bias
about rape.
, The nurse is caring for patient with B. Flashbacks
an addictive disorder who is
currently drug-free. The patient is
experiencing repeated occurrences
of vivid, frightening images and
thoughts. Which term would the
nurse use to document this finding?
A. Tolerance
B. Flashbacks
C. Withdrawal
D. Synergistic effect
Which patient symptoms should the A. Hyper-alert state, jerky movements, easily
nurse suspect as related to alcohol startled
withdrawal?
A. Hyper-alert state, jerky
movements, easily startled
B. Tachycardia, diaphoresis,
elevated blood pressure
C. Peripheral vascular collapse,
electrolyte imbalance
D. Paranoid delusions, fever,
fluctuating levels of consciousness
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Terms in this set (74)
A severely anxious patient D. Sit with the patient, and use a calm but
experiencing headaches, directive approach.
palpitations, and inability to
concentrate is admitted to a
medical floor. Which nursing
intervention would take priority?
A. Encourage the patient to express
feelings.
B. Discuss alternative coping
strategies with the patient.
C. Use a distraction, such as having
the patient attend group.
D. Sit with the patient, and use a
calm but directive approach.
,A patient is exhibiting tension and B. Encourage the patient to use deep breathing
needs direction to solve problems. techniques.
Which intervention would the nurse
implement using a behavioral
approach?
A. Assess the patient's family history
for anxiety disorders
B. Encourage the patient to use
deep breathing techniques.
C. Ask the patient to think of a time
in the past when
anxiety was manageable.
D. Encourage journal writing to
express feelings.
A 17-year-old patient is brought into B. Monitor vital signs and note any signs of
the emergency department after central nervous nsystem depression
taking a handful of lorazepam
(Ativan) as a result of a recent
breakup with her fiancée. What
priority nursing intervention should
the nurse implement first?
A.Discuss patient's feelings about
the breakup with her fiancée.
B. Monitor vital signs and note any
signs of central nervous system
depression
C.Allow the patient time to rest
because lorazepam (Ativan) is
sedating.
D. Increase fluids and place the
patient on close observation.
,A client who has been sexually A."Tell me more about your feelings."
abused tearfully states, "I'm no
good now; there is nothing to live
for." The most therapeutic response
by the nurse would be:
A."Tell me more about your
feelings."
B."I can understand why you feel
worthless."
C."Why do you feel there is nothing
to live for?"
"You feel this way now because of
what has happened."
Before effectively responding to a D.Be aware of any personal bias about rape.
sexual assault victim in the
emergency department, it is
essential that the nurse:
A.Get the client's name and
address.
B.Call for assistance from the
psychiatrist.
C.Know some myths and facts
about rape.
D.Be aware of any personal bias
about rape.
, The nurse is caring for patient with B. Flashbacks
an addictive disorder who is
currently drug-free. The patient is
experiencing repeated occurrences
of vivid, frightening images and
thoughts. Which term would the
nurse use to document this finding?
A. Tolerance
B. Flashbacks
C. Withdrawal
D. Synergistic effect
Which patient symptoms should the A. Hyper-alert state, jerky movements, easily
nurse suspect as related to alcohol startled
withdrawal?
A. Hyper-alert state, jerky
movements, easily startled
B. Tachycardia, diaphoresis,
elevated blood pressure
C. Peripheral vascular collapse,
electrolyte imbalance
D. Paranoid delusions, fever,
fluctuating levels of consciousness
