Question 1

Which assessment finding for a patient living in the community requires priority intervention by the nurse? The patient:

Accepted Answer

A)  receives Social Security disability income plus a small check from a trust fund. 
B)  lives in an apartment with two patients who attend day hospital programs. 
C)  has a sibling who is interested and active in care planning. 
D)  purchases and uses marijuana on a frequent basis. 
A)  receives Social Security disability income plus a small check from a trust fund. 
B)  lives in an apartment with two patients who attend day hospital programs. 
C)  has a sibling who is interested and active in care planning. 
D)  purchases and uses marijuana on a frequent basis.

Question 2

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has been stable in the community. Today, the spouse reports the patient is expressing delusional thoughts. The patient says, "I'm willing to take my medicine, but I forgot to get my prescription refilled." Which outcome should the nurse add to the plan of care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nurse will obtain prescription refills every 90 days and deliver them to the patient. 
B)  Patient's spouse will mark dates for prescription refills on the family calendar. 
C)  Patient will report to the hospital for medication follow-up every week. 
D)  Patient will call the nurse weekly to discuss medication-related issues. 
A)  Nurse will obtain prescription refills every 90 days and deliver them to the patient. 
B)  Patient's spouse will mark dates for prescription refills on the family calendar. 
C)  Patient will report to the hospital for medication follow-up every week. 
D)  Patient will call the nurse weekly to discuss medication-related issues.

Which assessment finding for a patient living in the community requires priority intervention by the nurse? The patient:

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has been stable in the community. Today, the spouse reports the patient is expressing delusional thoughts. The patient says, "I'm willing to take my medicine, but I forgot to get my prescription refilled." Which outcome should the nurse add to the plan of care?

Practicing the Science and Art of Psychiatric Nursing

Mental Health and Mental Illness

Theories and Therapies

Biological Basis for Understanding Psychopharmacology

Legal and Ethical Basis for Practice

Nursing Process and QSEN: The Foundation for Safe and Effective Care

Communication Skills: Medium for All Nursing Practice

Therapeutic Relationships and the Clinical Interview

Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders

Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Personality Disorders

Eating Disorders

Mood Disorders: Depression

Bipolar Spectrum Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Crisis and Mass Disaster

Child, Partner, and Elder Violence

Sexual Violence

Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior

Anger, Aggression, and Violence

Care for the Dying and Those Who Grieve

Children and Adolescents

Adults

Older Adults

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Exam 5: Settings for Psychiatric Care

Which assessment finding for a patient living in the community requires priority intervention by the nurse? The patient:

Practicing the Science and Art of Psychiatric Nursing

Mental Health and Mental Illness

Theories and Therapies

Biological Basis for Understanding Psychopharmacology

Legal and Ethical Basis for Practice

Nursing Process and QSEN: The Foundation for Safe and Effective Care

Communication Skills: Medium for All Nursing Practice

Therapeutic Relationships and the Clinical Interview

Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders

Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Personality Disorders

Eating Disorders

Mood Disorders: Depression

Bipolar Spectrum Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Crisis and Mass Disaster

Child, Partner, and Elder Violence

Sexual Violence

Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior

Anger, Aggression, and Violence

Care for the Dying and Those Who Grieve

Children and Adolescents

Adults

Older Adults

Filters