A 20-year-old college student has become increasingly suspicious and isolated over the past few months. The student has begun accusing his roommate and other students of conspiring against him
Last night, he charged his roommate while holding a knife in his hands. On admission, the client receives a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia. Which nursing diagnosis should be the first priority for this client?
A) Risk for impaired environmental interpretation syndrome
B) Disturbed sensory perception
C) Risk for other-directed violence
D) Disturbed thought processes
C
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A client with a mood disorder is admitted to the mental health unit. The priority nursing activity should be to:
1. Orient the client to group therapy. 2. Complete the mental and physical assessment. 3. Work on client's current stressors. 4. Teach social skills.
The historical roots of computer science can be traced to
a. language development, especially English. b. mathematics and engineering. c. library science. d. medicine and nursing.
The complexity of the current health care environment requires nursing to (select all that apply)
a. be guided by theory and practice standards. b. have a more scientific, research-based approach. c. be more collaborative with other health care disciplines. d. be open to new policies and procedures. e. be a multicultural representative of the global demographics.
The patient should be evaluated by a nurse or therapist before beginning an ambulation program
Indicate whether the statement is true or false