Which documentation indicates that the treatment plan for a patient with acute mania was effective?
a. "Converses without interrupting; clothing matched; participates in activities.".
b. "Irritable; suggestible; distractible; napped for 10 minutes in afternoon.".
c. "Attention span 1 to 3 minutes; journals frequently about unit activities.".
d. "Heavy makeup; seductive toward staff; pressured speech.".
A
The correct response indicates the patient is functioning at an optimal level, using appropriate behavior, and thinking without overstimulation. The distracters show manic behavior.
You might also like to view...
Which of the following is indicated by the "content validity index (CVI)"?
A) Internal consistency of the measured items within one measure B) The extent of expert agreement ensuring adequate content coverage C) Equivalence of two separate forms of a measure D) Criterion-related assessment
A nurse is explaining to a group of nursing students in a clinic about the interventions to
be taken while caring for clients with herniation. Which is a common site for herniation in men that the students should be aware of? A) Inguinal canal B) Prostate gland C) Cowper's glands D) Scrotum
What has happened to the funds set aside for nutrition and food programs, such as WIC?
a. They have decreased a small amount in an effort to be fair to everyone b. They have increased the recognition of the number of low-income mothers seeking assistance c. They have been maintained at current levels, even though more women are documenting eligibility for help d. They have been sharply reduced with benefits limited to one year
A woman receives terbutaline for an external version. You may expect what on the fetal heart tracing?
A. Decrease in variability B. Increase in baseline C. No change