The nurse is working with a young adult who has been diagnosed with bipolar I for the last 3 years
This client was admitted with mania after going on an alcohol and drug binge, was treated for 4 days, and is to be discharged from the unit with medication with follow-up appointment for outpatient treatment of drug abuse. The nurse is MOST concerned about predischarge assessment of the client's: a. intent to keep follow-up clinic appointment
b. intent to attend Alcoholics Anonymous group
c. risk for suicide
d. access to drugs
C
The risk of successful suicide in persons with mania increases in the presence of substance abuse or prior suicide attempts. Because the young man was admitted with mania and a history of alcohol and drug abuse, the nurse would be concerned about conducting a predischarge assessment to determine if the client is a suicidal risk.
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A geriatrician is assessing an 84-year-old male recently admitted to a subacute medical unit of a hospital for rehabilitation following a recent fall resulting in a hip contusion
Which of the following aspects of the client's sleep history would the physician want to follow up with education? Select all that apply. A) "I make sure that I take a long nap each afternoon to compensate for my frequent waking at night." B) "I've got a bottle of diazepam at home, but I only take them once or twice a month." C) "I try my best to get out for a walk after breakfast or after supper." D) "I make it a rule not to drink any alcohol in the evening." E) "Once my head hits the pillow, I am fast asleep."
What does electroretinography measure?
a. A fluorescein dye is injected intravenously (IV) into a vein in the arm, and the retina is observed as the dye circulates. b. Electrodes are placed on the scalp, each eye is stimulated, and retinal activity is assessed. c. A small plunger is used to apply pressure on the sclera while the retinal vessels are evaluated. d. A contact lens electrode is placed on the eye and exposed to flashes of light to evaluate the retinal response.
Which of the following types of study would be least likely to use existing data?
A) Survey research B) Historical research C) Ethnographies D) Meta-analyses