A wife brings her husband to an emergency department after an attempt to hang himself. He is a full-time student and works 8 hours at night to support his family
He states, "I can't function any longer under all this stress." Which type of crisis is the client experiencing?
1. Maturational/developmental crisis
2. Psychiatric emergency crisis
3. Anticipated life transition crisis
4. Traumatic stress crisis
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Rationale: The nurse should determine that the client is experiencing a psychiatric emergency crisis. Psychiatric emergencies occur when crisis situations result in severe impairment, incompetence, or an inability to assume personal responsibility.
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A) Gonorrhea B) Chlamydia C) Syphilis D) Candidiasis
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a. They lack distinct nucleus. b. They contain compartments called organelles. c. They lack an encasing nuclear membrane. d. They are smaller than the typical prokaryote cell.
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a. Stop breastfeeding, and switch to bottle feeding. b. Change the infant's feeding position on the breast frequently. c. Wash hands before handling the breast. d. Apply cool packs to the breast to ease pain. e. Wear a bra to support the swollen painful breast. f. NSAIDs may be used to help control pain.