The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from a psychotic episode. Which should the nurse identify as a critical feature for psychological adjustment?
1. Reflection on psychological milestones
2. Insight into learning how to cope with life
3. Progressive goal direction through thought processes
4. Re-engagement in normal daily interactions
4. Re-engagement in normal daily interactions
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A nurse at a behavioral health clinic sees an unfamiliar psychiatric diagnosis on a patient's insurance form. Which resource should the nurse use to discern the criteria used to establish this diagnosis?
a. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) b. Nursing Diagnosis Manual c. A psychiatric nursing textbook d. A behavioral health reference manual
What is the most common cause of heart failure?
a. High blood pressure b. Low blood pressure c. Defective heart valves d. Defective coronary arteries
Jamie is a 34-year-old pregnant woman with familial hyperlipidemia and elevated LDL levels. What is the appropriate treatment for a pregnant woman?
1. A statin 2. Niacin 3. Fibric acid derivative 4. Bile acid-binding resins
Patients with diarrhea should be aware that taking Diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) may lead to which of the following?
A. CNS depression B. Narrow angle glaucoma C. Diarrhea D. Continued alcohol consumption