The nurse is providing care to a college student having a psychiatric emergency and related suicide attempt. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Obtain a list of drug allergies from the student.
b. Determine if alcohol or illicit drugs have been used recently.
c. Instruct the student how to place an order with dietary services.
d. Encourage the patient to verbalize his or her feelings about the event.
ANS: B
It is important to start with a complete assessment and information regarding recent use of alcohol or illicit drugs should be obtained because these substances can heighten psychiatric emergencies. A. Drug allergies can be obtained at a later time. C. Placing an order for food is not a priority at this time. D. Verbalization of feelings about the event can occur at a later time.
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