A teenage patient is brought to your hospital by her parents. The patient exhibits unusual behaviors, including illogical thought processes and strange combinations of words that you do not understand. She is wearing dirty clothes and has body odor
The patient also appears to carry on a conversation with a person who is not seen by you. Your first priority for this patient is:
A) Have her shower and change clothes
B) Bring her a snack
C) Resocialize her
D) Ensure her safety
D
You might also like to view...
During the assessment of a patient's respiratory status, the nurse locates the manubrium and the body of the sternum. Which anatomical structure is the nurse assessing?
1. Adam's apple 2. Angle of Louis 3. intercostal space 4. xiphoid process
During starvation, the body conserves energy by
a. decreasing metabolic rate. b. shivering to create warmth. c. sleeping for shorter periods of time. d. sweating to reduce body temperature.
Oxygen content is highest in which of the following fetal structures?
a. Ductus venosus b. Foramen ovale c. Umbilical artery d. Umbilical vein
Some ways to participate in professional networking include:
a. joining your professional organization b. speaking at organizational functions c. working on committees within the organization d. all of the above e. A and C only