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RYAN BANYAN

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A nurse observes a patient with a history of aggressive behavior toward others pacing in the dayroom while appearing to talk to himself. The nurse will best intervene with this patient therapeutically by:
 
  a. asking him to sit in the dayroom and watch television with the other patients and staff.
  b. instructing him to go to his room and remain there until he shows that he can be sociable.
  c. asking him if he would like to walk to his room where he and the nurse can sit together quietly to discuss the cause of his behavior.
  d. assigning an ancillary staff member the task of walking him around the unit for several minutes and then returning him to his room.

Question 2

According to the DSM-IV classification system, the condition of mental retardation would be listed under the axis known as ___________________ _.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

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Having the patient return to his room to write about his feelings, do deep-breathing or relaxation exercise, or talk about his emotions with a supportive person can help the patient regain control and lower feelings of tension and agitation. The responsibility of patient/milieu management is not one that may be delegated to ancillary staff.

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RYAN BANYAN

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


ricroger

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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