An alcohol-dependent patient admitted yesterday believes the window blinds are snakes trying to get in the room. The patient is anxious, agitated, and diaphoretic. The nurse can anticipate the health care provider will prescribe a:
a. benzodiazepine, such as lorazepam (Ativan) or chlordiazepoxide (Librium).
b. antipsychotic, such as olanzapine (Zyprexa) or thioridazine (Mellaril).
c. monoamine oxidase inhibitor, such as phenelzine (Nardil).
d. narcotic analgesic, such as codeine.
Question 2
A patient is having difficulty making a decision. The nurse is conflicted about whether to provide advice. Which principle usually applies? Giving advice:
a. is rarely helpful.
b. fosters independence.
c. lifts the burden of personal decision making.
d. helps the patient develop feelings of personal adequacy.
Example of a patient statement.
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