Sharpenyourmind

A noncompliant patient states, “Why do you want me to put this poison in my body?” Identify the best response made by the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). Selected Answer: C. “Most medications that work in the brain will result in restoring an imbalance of one or more neurotransmitters that your body already produces helping to alleviate your symptoms .” Ms. Hill is currently being treated for schizophrenia but has stopped taking her medications due to ...

Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease are both Neurodegenerative disorders which mean they are a disease resulting in the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, including the death of neurons.

A PMHNP is treating a 45-year-old female patient who is upset that her brother has not been calling since his divorce. When asked to describe her brother and what prompts him not to call as frequently, she says, “Everything is about him, not me. I think he’s jealous that I have a good marriage and he wants me to be unhappy, too. So he doesn’t call

NURS 6640 FINAL EXAM 7 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS  Question 1 1 out of 1 points Following an attempted suicide, Mr. Durham was admitted to an acute psychiatric facility. After 4 weeks in treatment, he is preparing for discharge. He is beginning to miss individual and group therapy sessions and has refused medications twice in the past 2 days. The PMHNP demonstrates understanding in this phase by saying which of the following statements? Selected Answer: B.  “Have you tho...

NURS 6640 FINAL EXAM PSYCHOTHERAPY INDIVID (74/75) Question 1 1 out of 1 points A PMHNP has been treating a 9-year-old patient who was referred by her school. Students are asked to raise their hands before speaking during group discussion, but the patient seems to blurt out what she wants to say without being called on. She also interrupts other children while they are talking instead of waiting her turn. When the patient gets frustrated, she has trouble controlling her emotions and cries o...

NURS 6640 FINAL EXAM PSYCHOTHERAPY INDIVID (74/75) Question 1 1 out of 1 points A PMHNP has been treating a 9-year-old patient who was referred by her school. Students are asked to raise their hands before speaking during group discussion, but the patient seems to blurt out what she wants to say without being called on. She also interrupts other children while they are talking instead of waiting her turn. When the patient gets frustrated, she has trouble controlling her emotions and cries o...

NR 305 Week 3 Discussion, Paleo Diet Discussion A distant cousin approaches you at your family reunion and says, "Great to see you! I heard you are a nurse. My friend is having success with the (insert selection from list below) and I am wondering what you think about it? Should I give it a try?" Choose one of the following to consider in your response: • Paleo Diet • Anti-inflammatory Diet • Mediterranean Diet • Vegan Diet • Ketogenic Diet In your discussion post, please in...

NR 283 Unit 7 Discussion Topic – Huntington’s disease and Parkinson’s disease Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease are both Neurodegenerative disorders which mean they are a disease resulting in the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, including the death of neurons. Huntington's Disease Huntington's disease is an inherited disease that causes the progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the central area of the brain, which affects movement, mood and t...

NCLEX-PN Remediation Elimination • A male client reports dysuria, nocturia, and difficulty starting the urinary stream. A cystoscopy and biopsy of the prostate gland have been scheduled. After the procedure the client reports an inability to void. What should the nurse do? Rationale: Palpate above the pubic symphysis A full bladder is palpable with urinary retention and distention, which are common problems after a cystoscopy because of urethral edema. Fluids dilute the urine and redu...

NCLEX-PN Remediation Elimination • A male client reports dysuria, nocturia, and difficulty starting the urinary stream. A cystoscopy and biopsy of the prostate gland have been scheduled. After the procedure the client reports an inability to void. What should the nurse do? Rationale: Palpate above the pubic symphysis A full bladder is palpable with urinary retention and distention, which are common problems after a cystoscopy because of urethral edema. Fluids dilute the urine and red...