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ericka1

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Which of the following have been assessed as the most common types of mental illness identified among homeless individuals? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Schizophrenia
  2. Body dysmorphic disorder
  3. Antisocial personality disorder
  4. Neurocognitive disorder
  5. Conversion disorder

Question 2

A patient reports that financial problems are stressing his marriage. Today he heard rumors about impending cutbacks at work, and he fears he will be laid off.
 
  He is wringing his hands, has a pulse rate of 112/minute, respirations are 26/minute, and his blood pressure is 166/88 instead of being in his usual 110-120/76-84 range. Which nursing intervention or recommendation should be used first? a. Go to sleep 30 to 60 minutes earlier each night to increase rest.
  b. Relax by spending more time playing with his pet dog.
  c. Slow and deepen breathing via use of a positive, repeated word.
  d. Consider that a new job might be better than his present one.



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leannegxo

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: A number of studies have been conducted, primarily in large, urban areas, which have addressed the most common types of mental illness identified among homeless individuals. Schizophrenia is frequently described as the most common diagnosis. Other prevalent disorders include bipolar disorder, substance abuse and dependence, depression, personality disorders, and neurocognitive disorders.

Answer to Question 2

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The patient is responding to stress with increased arousal of the sympathetic nervous system, as evident in his elevated vital signs. These will have a negative effect on his health and increase his perception of being anxious and stressed. Stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system (i.e., Benson's relaxation response) will counter the sympathetic nervous system's arousal, normalizing these vital-sign changes and reducing the physiological demands stress is placing on his body. Other options do not address his physiological response pattern as directly or immediately.




ericka1

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM


aruss1303

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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