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A charge nurse is discussing mental status examinations with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further teaching? A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by 7." B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression." C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence." D. "To assess remote memory, I should have the client repeat a ...

What does the adrenal medulla do in the initial stress response?Releases norepinephrine and epinephrin What do the eyes do in the initial stress response?Pupils dilate What do the lacrimal glands do in the initial stress response?Secretions increase What does the respiratory system do in the initial stress response?Bronchioles dilate and respirations increase What does the cardiovascular system do in the initial stress response?Increases in the force of contraction, heart rate, blood...

common abbreviations PMH: mental health D/O: disorder NOS: not otherwise specified WHO: World health org sign that looks like the end of a triton: psych statistics 1 in 5 Americans have a mental disorder, 5% have a severe persistent mental illness depression is the leading cause of disability world wide mental health definition state of well being in which every individual realizes their own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and able to make...

1. The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-being of a newly admitted client. Which of the following would the nurse identify as having a positive impact on the individual's mental health? A) Not needing others for companionship B) The ability to effectively manage stress C) A family history of mental illness D) Striving for total self-reliance Ans: B Feedback: Individual factors influencing mental health include biologic makeup, autonomy, independence, self-esteem, cap...

EBP is a clinical decision making that synthesizes what 3 things? 1) Best available research evidence 2) Clinical expertise 3) Patient preferences 5 A's of EBP: 1) ask 2) acquire 3) appraise 4) apply 5) assess what do clinical algorithms provide? step-by-step guidelines prepared in flowchart. what does the IOM emphasize? the need for research on how to best apply the research findings into clinical practice. what is the medical model of disability on psychiatry? - Focuses on ...

What are the 3 main reasons a person may be committed to a behavioral health facility? a. schizophrenia b. Homicidal c. Suicidal d. Gravely Disabled b, c, d American Nurses Association, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, and international Society of Psychiatric-mental health nurses identifies the focus of psychiatric mental health nursing as promoting mental health through the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of human responses to mental health problems and psychiatric disorders...

Mental Health - Difficult to define - No single, universal definition - Many components influenced by wide variety of factors - Dynamic, ever-changing state - Influencing factors: > Individual (personal) > Interpersonal (relationship) > Social/cultural (environmental) Mental Illness #1 Textbook's definition: state of emotional, psychological, and social wellness evidenced by satisfying interpersonal relationships, effective behavior and coping, positive self-concept, and emot...

A nurse assesses a patient who reluctantly participates in activities, answers questions with minimal responses, and rarely makes eye contact. What information should be included when documenting the assessment? Select all that apply. A. Patient's subjective responses B. Uncooperative patient C. Description of the patient's behavior during the interview D. Only data obtained from the patient's verbal responses E. Analysis of why the patient is unresponsive during the interviewA. Patie...

The primary purpose of the Community Mental Health Center Act of 1963 was to better treatment in larger, more urban areas. patients to their home communities for treatment. de former patients with employment opportunities. e the stigma of living in an institution. b. move patients to their home communities for treatment. Managed care is designed to ol health care costs by limiting access to care. health care costs from increasing over time. the amount of money paid to physicia...

Patient reports acute anxiety related to the death of a parent in an automobile accident two hours earlier. The nurse should anticipate administering a med from what family? Benzodiazepines to increase the effect of GABA Which of the following medications would be used when lithium is not effective? Divalproex sodium (Depakote) A nurse cares for an older adult patient admitted for treatment of depression. the health care provider prescribes an antidepressant medication, but the dose is mor...