A staff nurse tells another nurse "I evaluated a new patient using the SAD PERSONS scale and got a score of 10. I'm wondering if I should send the patient home." Select the best reply by the second nurse
a. "That action would seem appropriate."
b. "A score over 8 requires immediate hospitalization."
c. "I think you should strongly consider hospitalization for this patient."
d. "Give the patient a follow-up appointment. Hospitalization may be needed soon."
ANS: B
A SAD PERSONS scale score of 0 to 5 suggests home care with follow-up. A score of 6 to 8 requires psychiatric consultation. A score over 8 calls for hospitalization.
You might also like to view...
It is important for the nurses to be aware of their patients' financial situations, which can affect patients' nutritional needs and access to medical care. Which of the following applies to the majority of older people?
A) Own their own homes and have sufficient monthly income B) Get more than half their income from Social Security and live above the poverty level C) Are an increasing percentage of the labor force but are "cash poor" D) Are retiring at earlier ages and so live below the poverty level
The nurse is providing family therapy for the family of an adolescent diagnosed with schizophrenia. When planning care for this client, which is the focus for the nursing interventions?
Select all that apply. A) Establishing boundaries B) Coping mechanisms C) Providing happiness D) Preventing future episodes E) Improving communication
Which form of multidose medication begins to lose it potency once dissolved?
A) Capsule B) Liquid C) Powder D) Tablet
The client has been admitted to the Coronary Care Unit with a myocardial infarction. Which of the following statements by the client indicate that adequate learning has occurred?
1. "I'm just sick to my stomach because I ate something that didn't agree with me.". 2. "I think I must have given myself a little too much insulin this morning.". 3. "I've been breathing fast and my heart's been racing because my heart's not working right.". 4. "Just give me something for the nausea and I can go home.".