Discuss some things to observe in a depressed patient who may be suicidal.
What will be an ideal response?
Watch for a worsening of depression or sudden improvement in mood. Monitor for evidence of withdrawal or hoarding of medication. Be sure that the patient is eating and drinking. Report to your supervisor immediately if the patient makes a sudden decision to become an organ donor or if she makes statements such as "I want to die." Monitor for sudden changes in behavior or sudden interest or disinterest in religion.
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A 20-year-old patient presents in the emergency room with a temperature of 103 ° F, blood pressure of 92/58, headache, and desquamation of both palms. What should the nurse make sure to ask about during the interview?
a. Any recent traveling outside the country b. Immunization against influenza c. Method of birth control d. Use of tampons
A client diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder takes an antipsychotic agent daily. Which assessment finding should a nurse prioritize?
1. Respirations of 22 beats/minute 2. Weight gain of 8 pounds in 2 months 3. Temperature of 104?F (40?C) 4. Excessive salivation
The client confides in the nurse that intercourse has been painful since she became menopausal. What is the nurse's most therapeutic response?
a. "Don't worry; it will pass." b. "Are you still sexually active?" c. "Perhaps we can discuss this with your doctor." d. "I understand how difficult it is to discuss sex."
Uri Bronfenbrenner postulated that development was continuous. What else did he postulate?
A) Development stagnates if the individual does not complete tasks associated with stages B) Development stops cognitively at older adulthood C) Development is important at all ages D) Development does not involve interaction with the environment