A client becomes upset after speaking with his wife on the ...

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A client becomes upset after speaking with his wife on the telephone. He begins to pace the floor and rub his chest. The interventions that are collaborative nursing roles are to:
 
  a. console the client
  b. offer to sit and talk with the client
  c. obtain an electrocardiogram (EKG)
  d. assist the client to practice relaxation exercises

Question 2

A client comes to an emergency department reporting severely depressed mood and suicidal ideation. Toxicology tests reveal that the client is abusing cocaine.
 
  Because the client is unable to contract for safety, the client is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit for evaluation. Within 2 days, the client is in a normal mood, performing all self-care, laughing and interacting with peers, and eating all of his meals. How should a nurse analyze the client's behavior at admission?
  A) Dysthymia, late onset
  B) Major depression, single episode, severe
  C) Substance-induced mood disorder
  D) Bipolar disorder, type I, most recent manic

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Answer to Question 1

C
Obtaining an electrocardiogram (EKG) is a collaborative role of the nurse. This role involves the nurse collaborating with other health professionals such as the physician who writes the order and the technician who performs the EKG.

Answer to Question 2

C

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