The parents of a young adult diagnosed with schizophrenia are providing care for the patient in their home. During a home visit, the parents state, "It's been so difficult taking care of our son. We need a break
But he needs constant supervision". Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
A) Partial hospitalization
B) Acute inpatient care
C) Respite residential care
D) Intensive outpatient program
C
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What laboratory value will most affect the action of the patient's lithium carbonate? A) Increased hematocrit B) Increased sodium level C) Increased potassium level D) Increased white blood cell count
The nurse is working on the telemetry unit and has noted that many post–myocardial-infarction (MI) patients experience depression. What medication would the nurse question if ordered for one of these patients?
A) Amitriptyline B) Escitalopram C) Fluoxetine D) Fluvoxamine
A patient admitted with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, paranoid type, coldly tells a nurse during the admission interview, "I am here because my family brought me here and locked me up.". The nurse's best response would be:
a. "How has hospitalization affected your life?" b. "Do you feel angry or resentful about being hospitalized?" c. "I see you are angry about being here. I hope that after we talk you will feel differently.". d. "We are here to protect you and see that you do not harm yourself or others in your anger.".
A nurse counsels a patient who is to begin taking gamma-hydroxybutyrate (Xyrem) for narcolepsy. It is important for the nurse to warn the patient that respiratory depression is a potential risk with concomitant use of:
a. alcohol. b. beta blockers. c. caffeine. d. nicotine.