Nursing 126 Chapter 7 Questions and Answers Already Passed

Nursing 126 Chapter 7 Questions and Answers Already Passed **A new nurse completes orientation in the psychiatric unit. What task would the advanced practice nurse typically perform for patients?** a. Conduct mental health assessment interviews. b. Establish therapeutic relationships. c. Prescribe psychotropic medications. d. Customize nursing care plans. c. Prescribe psychotropic medications. Advanced practice nurses are responsible for prescribing psychotropic medications, a specialized role distinct from basic nursing tasks such as conducting mental health assessments, establishing therapeutic relationships, and tailoring nursing care plans. **Prescriptive privileges are granted to Master's-prepared nurse practitioners who have completed specialized training in medication prescribing. Basic-level nurses focus on mental health assessments, relationship building, and care planning.** **A newly admitted patient with major depression has lost 20 pounds over the past month and expresses suicidal ideation. Despite taking an antidepressant medication for 1 week, symptoms have not improved. Select the priority nursing diagnosis.** a. Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements b. Chronic low self-esteem c. Risk for suicide d. Hopelessness c. Risk for suicide The priority nursing diagnosis is risk for suicide due to the patient's suicidal ideation and lack of improvement with medication. While imbalanced nutrition, chronic low self-esteem, and hopelessness are relevant, they do not pose an immediate safety concern like the risk for suicide. **A patient with major depression has lost 20 pounds in one month, reports chronic low self- esteem, and expresses suicidal ideation. The patient has been on antidepressant medication for 1 week. Which nursing intervention is most directly related to achieving the outcome: "Patient will refrain from gestures and attempts to harm self"?** a. Implement suicide precautions. b. Frequently offer high-calorie snacks and fluids. c. Assist the patient in identifying three personal