During a mental status evaluation, a nurse's intuition may indicate:
a. clues about the patient's physical well-being.
b. subtle emotions being expressed by the patient.
c. areas to be explored in the predischarge interview.
d. potential nursing diagnoses that relate to a patient knowledge deficit.
Question 2
A couple reports having rare-to-occasional variations in their sexual response patterns. The nurse should conclude that this couple has:
a. no medically diagnosed health problem.
b. behaviors in accordance with sexual dysfunction.
c. engaged in sexual perversion or deviations regularly.
d. at least one partner who experiences a gender identity disorder.
Mental Health in the U.S: Survery Results
Deliver abdominal thrusts to the supine unconscious patient.
A therapist assisting an amputee patient to regain mobility and strength after amputation.
A pacemaker in a patient’s chest.
Mental Status Examination
National Patient Safety Goals for Acute-Care Hospitals