A patient is given anxiolytic medications for a mental disorder. What type of approach is this considered?
a. Analytical
b. Interpersonal
c. Biologic
d. Psychoanalytic
C
The biologic approach attempts to manage the physiologic effects of mental illness using medi-cations.
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A patient admitted to the psychiatric-mental health unit tells the nurse she is having trouble sleeping because of "all the commotion" in the hospital. The patient adds that she does not normally have problems with sleep
What is the best statement by the nurse? 1. "You should go on a brisk walk right before bed." 2. "You should turn on the TV to mask the noises on the unit." 3. "I'll talk to the doctor and ask him to order you a sleeping pill." 4. "I will get you some ear plugs so that you won't hear as much noise at night."
Which statement represents a powerful image of a team leader?
A) "I'm in charge here, and you all have to do what I say." B) "I'm too tired to deal with Dr. Jones today. When he gets here, tell him I've gone to lunch." C) "Is it okay with the rest of you if I do all the charting and you do the direct patient care?" D) "We have a great deal to accomplish today, but I am confident that, by working together, we can do it and do it well."
A client is scheduled for a below-the-knee amputation for treatment of chronic infected arterial ulcers and leg pain. The client seems calm, and even happy. The nurse should respond to this client based on understanding that the client
a. cannot cope effectively with a life-altering procedure. b. is experiencing dysfunctional grieving for the leg. c. may prefer an amputation to living with chronic pain. d. might have cognitive defects preventing full understanding.
The parents of a 7-year-old boy tell the nurse that lately he has been cruel to their family pets and actually caused physical harm. The nurse's recommendation should be based on remembering what?
a. This is an expected behavior at this age. b. This is a warning sign of a serious problem. c. This is harmless venting of anger and frustration. d. This is common in children who are physically abused.