Author Question: A newly admitted psychiatric patient repetitively states, I wish I were dead. I just want to kill ... (Read 31 times)

gbarreiro · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

A newly admitted psychiatric patient repetitively states, I wish I were dead. I just want to kill myself. The priority nursing at this time is to

a. establish a trusting relationship.
b. encourage a nonstimulating environment.
c. provide for patient safety.
d. identify signs of increased anxiety.

Question 2

Which substance(s) may increase the toxic effects of benzodiazepines? (Select all that apply.)

a. Alcohol
b. Antihistamines
c. Analgesics
d. Sedatives
e. Vitamins
f. Hypnotics

sierrahalpin · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
If the patient has suicidal ideas, intervention to provide patient safety is the priority nursing action. Although establishing a trusting relationship should occur, safety is the nursing priority. Once safety is established, support and reassurance may be provided. A nonstimulating environment should be encouraged once safety is established. Once patient safety is established signs of increased anxiety can be identified.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D, F
Alcohol, antihistamines, analgesics, sedatives, and hypnotics may cause excessive sedation and impaired psychomotor function when taken concurrently with benzodiazepines. Vitamins do not cause excessive sedation and impaired psychomotor function when taken concurrently with benzodiazepines.