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RRMR

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The nurse makes a home visit to a client who has dysthymic disorder. The nurse can anticipate that the client's symptoms may include:
 
  A) Low energy.
  B) Intense concentration.
  C) Agitation.
  D) Normal appetite.

Question 2

At 1 AM, the client with mania rushes to the nurses' station and demands that the psychiatrist come to the unit now to write an order for a pass to go home. Which response by the nurse would be the most therapeutic?
 
  A) Go to the day room and wait while I call your psychiatrist.
  B) Don't be unreasonable. I can't call the psychiatrist at this time of night.
  C) I can't call the psychiatrist now, but you and I can talk about your request for a pass.
  D) You must really be upset to want a pass immediately; I'll give you a PRN medication.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback: Answer C limits the unreasonable request while providing the opportunity to discuss it. Answers A, B, and D are not therapeutic.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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