NUR 33630

A night shift psychiatric RN on the unit is going out of a pt's room & notices a pt w/ bipolar experiencing an episode of mania @ RN's station. Which intervention would promote therapeutic interaction w/ the pt? 1.) Approaching pt & assertively ask him to abide by acceptable behavior 2.) Redirect the pt to room & minimize triggers of behavior 3.) Reminding pt of limits & isolating pt to his room 4.) Going over unit rules & pt's rights, then encourage pt to go to room & sleep b/c its lat...

Chapter 30: Vital Signs Chapter 30: Vital Signs MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient has a head injury and damages the hypothalamus. Which vital sign will the nurse monitor most closely? a. Pulse b. Respirations c. Temperature d. Blood pressure ANS: C Disease or trauma to the hypothalamus or the spinal cord, which carries hypothalamic messages, causes serious alterations in temperature control. The hypothalamus does not control pulse, respirations, or blood pressure. DIF:Understand (compreh...