Specific medications that treat dissociative disorders include
1. lithium.
2. antibiotics.
3. psychotropics.
4. no specific medications.
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No specific medications are known at this time to treat dissociative disorders.
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A) Study situations to aid in theory development B) Describe experiences as they are lived C) Observe and document interactions within a culture D) Examine events of the past
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A) Suggest that the client reduce the amount of time spent with her parents. B) Remind the client that she is educated, and has a great career and good marriage. C) Suggest the client turn the tables and express the same dissatisfaction with her parents. D) Tell the client that she is too old to be listening to her parents.
A client with chronic pain experiences panic when pain is perceived and the muscles become tight and tense. What approach should the nurse instruct the client to use to relax?
1. Taking medication before the pain begins 2. Utilizing a TENS unit 3. Beginning diaphragmatic breathing as soon as pain is perceived 4. Calling the physician
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The staff nurse also assigned to this patient administered a high dose of pain medication to the patient who died less than 30 minutes later. The nurse explained to you that the hastening of the patient's death was foreseen but was not the intended effect of the administration of the dose of pain medication. This is an example of: a. terminal sedation b. rule of double effect c. active euthanasia d. passive euthanasia e. none of the above