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luminitza

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Practice guidelines are formulated to:
 
  a. establish evidence of appropriate psychiatric care based on anecdotal data collected only on the unit where you are using the practice guidelines.
  b. promote consistency of patient care for all patients with a particular need regardless of age or DSM-IV-TR diagnosis.
  c. identify treatments that are safe and effective for a particular psychiatric disorder based on collected data.
  d. minimize the need for nurses to continuously update the guidelines after they have been established.

Question 2

After undergoing two electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatments, a client decides to discontinue the therapy. The client then changes her mind and continues with ECT treatment.
 
  Later that week, the client refuses to get dressed, eat meals in the dining area, or go to group therapy. When planning care, which nursing diagnosis should be the lowest priority at this time?
  A) Anxiety related to confusion and memory loss
  B) Risk for injury related to post-ECT confusion and memory loss
  C) Disturbed thought process related to confusion and memory loss
  D) Activity intolerance related to post-ECT confusion and memory loss



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amy.lauersdorf90

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Answer to Question 1

C
Practice guidelines can be developed in a variety of ways. The best mental health practice guidelines are based on a scientific review of the available clinical research literature to determine which treatments are safe and effective for particular psychiatric disorders.

Answer to Question 2

D




luminitza

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Wow, this really help


ashely1112

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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