Author Question: The nurse makes a home visit to a client who has dysthymic disorder. The nurse can anticipate that ... (Read 32 times)

RRMR · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse makes a home visit to a client who has dysthymic disorder. The nurse can anticipate that the client's symptoms may include:

A) Low energy.
B) Intense concentration.
C) Agitation.
D) Normal appetite.

Question 2

At 1 AM, the client with mania rushes to the nurses' station and demands that the psychiatrist come to the unit now to write an order for a pass to go home. Which response by the nurse would be the most therapeutic?

A) Go to the day room and wait while I call your psychiatrist.
B) Don't be unreasonable. I can't call the psychiatrist at this time of night.
C) I can't call the psychiatrist now, but you and I can talk about your request for a pass.
D) You must really be upset to want a pass immediately; I'll give you a PRN medication.

izzat · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback: Answer C limits the unreasonable request while providing the opportunity to discuss it. Answers A, B, and D are not therapeutic.