Following the admission interview, a spouse of a patient asks the nurse, Why did you ask my partner all those questions? Some of them had nothing to do with current problems. The nurse's best response is, Those questions help us understand
a. the patient's current status.
b. the complete family history.
c. the patient's past experiences.
d. what the patient's prognosis will be.
Question 2
A patient who takes a traditional antipsychotic medication says, I feel shaky and very warm. The patient is diaphoretic. What is the nurse's best first action?
a. Take the patient's vital signs.
b. Position the patient in the semi-Fowler's position.
c. Begin oxygen by nasal cannula at 2 L/min.
d. Place the patient on one-to-one supervision.
The patient's signature on the informed consent form indicates that the patient understands the
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