The nurse volunteers for a committee that must develop hospital ...

[berenicecastro]

The nurse volunteers for a committee that must develop hospital policy and procedure for
  implementing suicide precautions.
 
  Of the following resources, the one(s) that would provide the best
  guidance would be (more than one answer may be correct)
  A. the DSM-IV-TR.
  B. the state's Nurse Practice Act.
  C. the regulations that govern hospital licensure.
  D. a summary of common practices of several local hospitals.
  E. the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Practice for Psychiatric-Mental
  Health Nursing Practice.

Question 2

The physician prescribes chlorpromazine 150 mg orally 3 times daily and lithium 300 mg twice
  daily for a bipolar client. The nurse should plan interventions for
 
  a. depressed mood.
  b. increased anxiety.
  c. confusion.
  d. thirst and dry mouth.

[leahchrapun]

Answer to Question 1

ANS:
C, E
Rationale: State regulations regarding hospital licensure provide information about the minimal
standard. American Nurses Association national standards focus on elevating practice by setting
high standards for nursing practice. Options A and B would not provide relevant information. Option
E cannot be guaranteed to be helpful because the customs may or may not comply with laws or best
practices.

Answer to Question 2

D
Lithium and chlorpromazine both cause thirst and dry mouth. Sugarless gum and adequate fluid
intake will be helpful to the client. The other options are not expected reactions to either drug.