NURSING 326

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NURSING 326 Mental Health Study Guide 1-2

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NURSING 326 MENTAL HEALTH CLINICAL SHEETS History Taking Patient Identification Patient’s initials:____J.D____Age:____61_____Sex:____F______Marital Status:__Single_____ Highest level of education: High School Languages spoken: English only Type of Admission: Voluntary or Involuntary Patients Diagnosis: o DSM: Schizoaffective disorder; bipolar type o Comorbid Illness o History of substance abuse o Any supporting Lab reports: etoh & thyroid Reasons for seeking admission, State in pati...

NURSING 326Med Surg Exam 2 Q&A.docx NURSING 326Med Surg Exam 2 Q&A. 1. Q: A nurse has administered several blood transfusions over 3 days to a client with Thalassemia. What lab value would be MOST IMPORTANT for the nurse to monitor closely during this therapy? A: Hemoglobin Level 2. Q: A major goal for the client during the first 48 hours after severe burn is to prevent Hypovolemic shock. Which of the following is THE BEST indicator of adequate fluid balance during this period? A: ...

NURSING 326 Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for a client experiencing alcohol withdrawal? A. Risk for injury R/T central nervous system stimulation B. Disturbed thought processes R/T tactile hallucinations C. Ineffective coping R/T powerlessness over alcohol use D. Ineffective denial R/T continued alcohol use despite negative consequences 2. The nurse evaluates a client’s patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump and noti...

NURSING 326 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 5 Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for an adolescent client suffering from test anxiety who was continually told by her mother that she was inferior to her siblings and could never amount to anything? A. Noncompliance B. Denial, ineffective C. Violence, risk for other-directed D. Self-esteem disturbance, situational low/chronic low Emotional abuse involves rejection, criticism, terrorizing, and isolation. The result is low self-esteem, in ...

NURSING 326 Mental Health Exam 4 1. A 40-year-old client experiences intense fear for approximately 15 minutes and reports chest pain, palpitations, and nausea. The client's symptoms indicate which of the following? a. panic attack b. overanxious disorder c. ptsd d. signal anxiety 2. Which type of phobia is associated with avoidance of people, places, or events from which escape would be difficult? A. Macrophobia B. Logophobia C. Agoraphobia D. Zelophobia 3. a client appears tense and exp...

NURSING 326 Mental Health Exam 3 1. side effects can occur when antipsychotic medications are taken manifest as abnormal movements such as akathisia and pseudo-parkinson symptoms - extrapyramidal 2. A male client with the diagnosis of depression is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Which is the most important teaching point the nurse must include in his care plan a. avoid alcoholic beverages b. avoid foods high in sodium content c. ensure that protein intake is 60 grams per day d. ...