NURS 222 (NURS222)

1. Which information is most concerning to the nurse when caring for an older client with bilateral cataracts? a. States having difficulty with color perception b. Presents with opacity of the lens upon assessment c. Complains of seeing a cobweb-type structure in the visual field d. Reports the need to use a magnifying glass to see small print Rationale: Visualization of a cobweb- or hairnet-type structure is a sign of a retinal detachment, which constitutes a medical emergency. C...

1. A 40-year-old male client diagnosed with schizophrenia and alcohol dependence has not had any visitors or phone calls since admission. He reports he has no family that cares about him and was living on the streets prior to this admission. According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which stage is the client in at this time? A. Isolation. B. Stagnation. C. Despair. D. Role confusion. 2. An anxious client expressing a fear of people and open places is admitted to the psychiatric...

CH 1: Basic Mental Health Nursing Concepts ASSESSMENTeach ancounter with a client involves an ongoing assessment Psychosocial Hx  Perception of own health, beliefs abt illnesses and wellness  Activity/leisure activities, how the client passes time  Use of subst/subst use d/o  Stress level and coping strategies, support systems Cultural beliefs and practices  Assess cultural health care b

NURS 222 Mental Health Final Exam Review 2023. 50/50 new items 1. Main concept: legal aspects o Hold status o Riese petition. (Medication Capacity Hearing)  If constant refusal of Meds, can be given against will); also under conservatorship emergency o Probably cause hearings  Temporary Conservatorship – (GD): 30 days  LPS Conservatorship – (GD): 1 year temp conservatorship 2. What are some of the criteria for a hold? o Dangerous to self (DTS) o Danger to others (DTO) o ...

NURS 222 Mental Health Final Exam Answers 2023 Score A+. Finals 1. Conduct Disorder (Cruelty to Animals) Demonstrate a persistent pattern of behavior that violates the rights of others or rules/norms of society. In simpler words… CONDUCT DISORDER = BREAKS LAWS! MAKE SURE THEY ARE AWARE OF THE RULES OF THE UNIT AND ANY CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATING THOSE RULES Categories include: *Assess Aggression towards people & animals *Destruction property *Deceitfulness or theft *Serious violatio...

NURS 222 Mental Health Final Exam Review 2023. 50/50 new items 1. Main concept: legal aspects o Hold status o Riese petition. (Medication Capacity Hearing)  If constant refusal of Meds, can be given against will); also under conservatorship emergency o Probably cause hearings  Temporary Conservatorship – (GD): 30 days  LPS Conservatorship – (GD): 1 year temp conservatorship 2. What are some of the criteria for a hold? o Dangerous to self (DTS) o Danger to others (DTO) o ...