A nursing assistant asks a nurse why the DSM-IV-TR is useful to psychiatric nursing practice. The best response by the nurse is that the DSM-IV-TR:
Select all that apply.
A) Considers strengths and problems.
B) Represents progress toward a more holistic view of mind–body.
C) Provides a framework for interdisciplinary communication.
D) Recommends treatment regimens for each psychiatric diagnosis.
A, B, C
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The nurse decides to give the pain medication now. What does this nurse's action exemplify? A) Meeting a client goal B) Time management skills C) Prioritizing the client's care D) A response to a change in the client's condition
An unconscious client is brought to the emergency department, accompanied by a friend who is in
an obviously intoxicated state. The friend is unable to give any information regarding what caused the client to lapse into unconsciousness. The nurse can anticipate that the physician will order a toxicological screening. This will require the nurse to a. assist with passing a nasogastric tube to collect a sample of gastric contents. b. obtain urine and blood samples in the presence of a witness. c. conduct a complete neurological and psychological assessment. d. prepare and administer a dose of naloxone and observe the client for 2 hours after administration.
A nurse is teaching nursing students about pediatric medication administration. What will the nurse include when discussing pediatric drug research?
a. Early studies revealed that less than 10% of drugs known to be effective in adults were effective in children. b. Research findings show that drug doses may be safely calculated by extrapolating adult dosing. c. Studies showed a significant percentage of unanticipated and potentially lethal side effects in children. d. There is no need to continue with pedia-tric-specific drug research, since early studies were reassuring.
The nurse has determined that the patient has a bundle branch block. Which condition likely exists?
1. A PR interval longer than 0.20 seconds 2. An elevated ST segment 3. A QRS segment longer than 0.12 seconds 4. A PR interval that lengthens with each beat