Psychiatric rehabilitation focuses on: (Select all that apply.)
a. Helping clients control their behaviors
b. Assisting clients to cope effectively with their life situations
c. Helping clients identify their feelings
d. Preventing the client from harming himself or herself
e. Assisting the client with problem-solving techniques
f. Assisting with occupational and vocational training
B, C, E, F
Helping clients control their behaviors and preventing the client from harming himself or herself are the goals of acute inpatient settings.
You might also like to view...
A 30-year-old female has suffered a third-degree burn to her hand after spilling hot oil on it in a kitchen accident. Which of the following teaching points by a member of her care team is most appropriate?
A) "Tell us as soon as you sense the beginnings of a round of pain, and we will start with analgesics." B) "Opioids like morphine often cause constipation, but if this happens to you, we will discontinue opioids and change to another family of medications." C) "Opioids aren't without side effects, but we will take action to manage these side effects, so you can continue getting these drugs." D) "It's imperative that we prevent you from developing a tolerance for opioids while you're getting treatment for your burn."
A patient is being cared for after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a motorcycle accident
Since the patient has regained consciousness, the nurse has been prioritizing assessments related to the possibility of increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Assessment for early signs of increased ICP should focus most closely on which of the following parameters? A) Muscle tone B) Level of consciousness (LOC) C) Vital signs D) Pain level
A pregnant woman is admitted to the emergency department. After a toxicology screen, it is determined that the patient is an active heroin addict. The patient is in active labor and gives birth to a girl
A nurse who is caring for the newborn should anticipate which clinical manifesta-tion? a. Passivity and flat affect b. Diarrhea and salivation c. A shrill cry and irritability d. Continuous restless sleep
A teenage girl spends most of her free time with friends or at school. Sharing their concerns about this behavior with the school nurse, the parents are worried about their child seeming to draw away from them. The nurse's best reply is:
1. "You should really keep better track of your child. It's hard to tell what kinds of trouble they may be getting into." 2. "Independence is really important for this age group. Try to be extra attentive when your child does spend time at home." 3. "Use stricter guidelines for curfew and punishment if curfew is broken." 4. "Is it possible that your child might be taking drugs?"