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1.1. Which of the following questions would be most helpful in beginning
an initial assessment interview for a patient who has just been admitted
to a psychiatric inpatient unit?
A) Have you had any previous psychiatric admissions?
B) What brings you into the hospital today?
C) Have you had any thoughts about trying to harm yourself?
D) How would you describe your relationship with your spouse?: B)
What brings you into the hospital today?
2.2. A patient is being admitted to the psychiatric unit. While explaining his
reason for seeking admission, he describes how his 32-year-old son
recently died of a heart attack. Which response by the nurse would enhance
the effectiveness of this interview?
A) How is your wife handling your son's death?
B) Do you have any other living children that can help you cope with this loss
C) This must be a very difficult time for you.
D) I know exactly how you're feeling; my 23-year-old son died
unexpectedly last year.: C) This must be a very difficult time for you.
3.3. A patient was admitted to the hospital after a suicide attempt made
after his daughter was killed in an automobile accident during which he
had
been driving and survived with only minor injuries. Even though the acciden
was unavoidable, he feels responsible. During the assessment interview, the
patient begins to describe the last conversation he had with his daughter
before he lost control of the automobile. As he speaks about his daughter,
his voice trembles, and a silent tear rolls down his face. He makes a visible
attempt to straighten up and smiles superficially at the nurse, stating, I'll get
over this. I just need to keep a stiff upper lip. I think all I need to do is stay
overnight. I'll be as good as new by tomorrow. Which response by the nurse
would be most appropriate?
A) Tell me about your daughter. How would you describe the relationship
you had with her?
B) I'm sure you are right; a good night's rest should make a big difference.
C) As good as new?
D) You made a serious attempt on your life; you will not be ready go home
by tomorrow.: D) You made a serious attempt on your life; you will not
be ready go home by tomorrow.
4.4. After assessing a patient, the nurse noted the following: he was tearful,
he tried to kill himself before coming into the hospital, he had no immediate
plan for another suicide attempt, he was unable to concentrate, and he
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reported having trouble sleeping and having little or no appetite. The nurse
also noted
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Process
1.1. Which of the following questions would be most helpful in beginning
an initial assessment interview for a patient who has just been admitted
to a psychiatric inpatient unit?
A) Have you had any previous psychiatric admissions?
B) What brings you into the hospital today?
C) Have you had any thoughts about trying to harm yourself?
D) How would you describe your relationship with your spouse?: B)
What brings you into the hospital today?
2.2. A patient is being admitted to the psychiatric unit. While explaining his
reason for seeking admission, he describes how his 32-year-old son
recently died of a heart attack. Which response by the nurse would enhance
the effectiveness of this interview?
A) How is your wife handling your son's death?
B) Do you have any other living children that can help you cope with this loss
C) This must be a very difficult time for you.
D) I know exactly how you're feeling; my 23-year-old son died
unexpectedly last year.: C) This must be a very difficult time for you.
3.3. A patient was admitted to the hospital after a suicide attempt made
after his daughter was killed in an automobile accident during which he
had
been driving and survived with only minor injuries. Even though the acciden
was unavoidable, he feels responsible. During the assessment interview, the
patient begins to describe the last conversation he had with his daughter
before he lost control of the automobile. As he speaks about his daughter,
his voice trembles, and a silent tear rolls down his face. He makes a visible
attempt to straighten up and smiles superficially at the nurse, stating, I'll get
over this. I just need to keep a stiff upper lip. I think all I need to do is stay
overnight. I'll be as good as new by tomorrow. Which response by the nurse
would be most appropriate?
A) Tell me about your daughter. How would you describe the relationship
you had with her?
B) I'm sure you are right; a good night's rest should make a big difference.
C) As good as new?
D) You made a serious attempt on your life; you will not be ready go home
by tomorrow.: D) You made a serious attempt on your life; you will not
be ready go home by tomorrow.
4.4. After assessing a patient, the nurse noted the following: he was tearful,
he tried to kill himself before coming into the hospital, he had no immediate
plan for another suicide attempt, he was unable to concentrate, and he
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reported having trouble sleeping and having little or no appetite. The nurse
also noted
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