When de-escalating a patient situation, always talk to the group in a loud tone of voice
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The condition of a low-birth-weight infant suddenly deteriorates with a subsequent decrease in oxygen saturation and hypotension. The anterior fontanel of the infant is bulging. The nurse is alerted to which complication?
a. Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) b. Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) c. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) d. Periventricular leukomalacia (PVL)
A patient with epigastric pain has a serum amylase level of 369 units/L. What should the nurse do?
1. continue to monitor the patient 2. refer the patient to a dietician 3. contact the primary healthcare provider 4. question the patient regarding alcohol use patterns
A nurse is discussing unit expectations with a newly admitted patient diagnosed with poor impulse control
The nurse shows an understanding of the use of body language to convey feelings when documenting that the patient is angry and resistant to authority based on which of the following? Select all that apply. a. Patient's reluctance to make eye contact b. Crossed-arm posture the patient assumes c. Quizzical expression on the patient's face d. Sharp rapping of the patient's fingers against the table e. Patient's tendency to lean forward when seated in the chair
A 35-year-old man with bipolar disorder has a history of discontinuing his medication when he feels well and then becomes manic again
During his last episode of mania, he lost several thousand dollars in risky investments. Which intervention will be most helpful in achieving medication adherence? A) Point out that each time he stops taking medication he becomes manic again B) Discuss signs, symptoms, and consequences of relapse C) Ensure that a family member takes responsibility for administering medications D) Remind him that he owes it to his wife and children to stay well