Exam 35: Care of the Patient With a Psychiatric Disorder

What are considered warning signs of suicide? (Select all that apply.)

A patient believes himself to be the president of the United States and that terrorists are trying to kidnap him.The nurse records these observations as which type of behavior?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of catatonic schizophrenia.What behavior is consistent with this diagnosis?

A patient admitted for delirium demonstrates increased disorientation and agitation only during the evening and nighttime.What is the term applied to this type of delirium?

The patient is concerned about confidentiality and asks the nurse not to tell anyone what is said.What is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse is assessing a female patient who has become rapidly and exceedingly anxious because her fingernail polish is chipped.What type of anxiety should the nurse conclude that the patient is exhibiting?

For the past 3 weeks,the nurse has observed a patient interacting with staff and other patients,helping decorate the dining room for a party,and leading the singing in the activity room.Today,the patient tearfully refuses to dress or get out of bed.The nurse recognizes these behaviors as evidence of which psychiatric disorder?

What is the term used for the beginning stage of schizophrenia,characterized by a lack of energy and complaints of multiple physical problems?

A 14-year-old survivor of a school shooting screams and dives under a table when firecrackers go off.What does this behavior represent?

The nurse recognizes that stress can cause an ulcer,which is classified as a _______________ symptom illness.

What is the prognosis for a schizophrenic patient who is exhibiting positive behaviors?

The nurse cautions a patient to watch his step.What response indicates concrete thinking?

The nurse asks a patient with schizophrenia if he had any visitors on Sunday.Which response indicates loose association?

A patient is frequently late for appointments because he goes back to his room numerous times to assure himself that none of his belongings have been stolen.What does this behavior represent?

A home health nurse has a patient who is taking lithium.What should be included in the teaching plan?

The nurse recognizes that researchers have identified that hereditary factors account for what percentage of mood disorders?

When a patient demonstrates accelerated heart rate,trembling,choking,and chest pain along with acute,intense,and overwhelming anxiety,the nurse should recognize that the patient is most likely experiencing what condition?

The patient complains of recurrent,multiple physical ailments for which there is no organic cause.How should the nurse assess this?