The psychiatric-mental health nurse is admitting a new client to ...

[londonang]

The psychiatric-mental health nurse is admitting a new client to the psychiatric unit. Given the contemporary neurobiological perspective of mental disorders, the nurse's priority assessment is:
 
  A) A family history of mental illness.
  B) The content and frequency of recent dreams.
  C) The degree of satisfaction with interpersonal relationships.
  D) A description of self-esteem.

Question 2

Which of the following would be a priority nursing intervention in caring for a client following an overdose of an antipsychotic medication?
 
  A) Administering haloperidol (Haldol) for sedation
  B) Controlling hypertension
  C) Administering IV fluids with NaCl for hyponatremia
  D) Maintaining a patent airway

[Ksanderson1296]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D

[londonang]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Dominic]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review