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gbarreiro

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A newly admitted psychiatric patient repetitively states, I wish I were dead. I just want to kill myself. The priority nursing at this time is to
 
  a. establish a trusting relationship.
  b. encourage a nonstimulating environment.
  c. provide for patient safety.
  d. identify signs of increased anxiety.

Question 2

Which substance(s) may increase the toxic effects of benzodiazepines? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Alcohol
  b. Antihistamines
  c. Analgesics
  d. Sedatives
  e. Vitamins
  f. Hypnotics



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
If the patient has suicidal ideas, intervention to provide patient safety is the priority nursing action. Although establishing a trusting relationship should occur, safety is the nursing priority. Once safety is established, support and reassurance may be provided. A nonstimulating environment should be encouraged once safety is established. Once patient safety is established signs of increased anxiety can be identified.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D, F
Alcohol, antihistamines, analgesics, sedatives, and hypnotics may cause excessive sedation and impaired psychomotor function when taken concurrently with benzodiazepines. Vitamins do not cause excessive sedation and impaired psychomotor function when taken concurrently with benzodiazepines.




gbarreiro

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


brbarasa

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

 

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