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madam-professor

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on: Jul 19, 2018
The priority of inpatient care for persons with severe mental illness is:
 
  A) Family issues
  B) Insight into illness
  C) Social skills
  D) Symptom management

Question 2

While caring for an 88-year-old client suspected of having dementia, the nurse assesses the client for a common delusional thought. Which of the following would the nurse interpret as a common delusion?
 
  A) I am the king of the universe.
  B) Creatures are living in my closet.
  C) The government has people following me.
  D) My roommate keeps stealing my clothes.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback: Rapid assessment, stabilization of symptoms, and discharge planning are the focus of inpatient care today. Family issues, insight into illness, and social skills are not priorities of care for clients with severe mental illness.

Answer to Question 2

D


madam-professor

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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