This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which question should a nurse pose initially to a patient being considered for inclusion into a ... (Read 39 times)

EY67

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 531
on: Jul 19, 2018
Which question should a nurse pose initially to a patient being considered for inclusion into a therapeutic group that focuses on the management of bipolar disorder?
 
  a. Do you find it difficult to talk to people about your manic periods?
  b. Can you share with me what it is you hope to gain from this group?
  c. Can you tell me how this diagnosis has affected your daily life?
  d. What is your opinion about joining a therapeutic group?

Question 2

A client with a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder, current episode manic, tells a physician that she does not want to take lithium carbonate because she has gained a lot of weight while taking this medication.
 
  She says that if the physician sends her home on this drug she will just stop taking it. The physician decides to change the client's medication so she will be more compliant. Which medication should a nurse anticipate that the physician will choose to prescribe for this client?
  A) Sertraline (Zoloft)
  B) Valproic acid (Depakote)
  C) Trazodone (Desyrel)
  D) Paroxetine (Paxil)


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Jane

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 309
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
A screening interview for a therapeutic group is conducted to assess the candidate's eligibility for inclusion into the group. Determining whether the patient has any preconceived opinions about such a therapeutic environment would be the initial appropriate action.

Answer to Question 2

B


EY67

  • Member
  • Posts: 531
Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

cam1229

  • Member
  • Posts: 329
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.

Did you know?

The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.

Did you know?

Children with strabismus (crossed eyes) can be treated. They are not able to outgrow this condition on their own, but with help, it can be more easily corrected at a younger age. It is important for infants to have eye examinations as early as possible in their development and then another at age 2 years.

Did you know?

As of mid-2016, 18.2 million people were receiving advanced retroviral therapy (ART) worldwide. This represents between 43–50% of the 34–39.8 million people living with HIV.

Did you know?

Nearly all drugs pass into human breast milk. How often a drug is taken influences the amount of drug that will pass into the milk. Medications taken 30 to 60 minutes before breastfeeding are likely to be at peak blood levels when the baby is nursing.

Bronchoscopy. Figure illustrates physician using a bronchoscope to inspect the patient’s bronchial t Bronchoscopy. Figure illustrates physician using a bronchoscope to inspect the patient’s bronchial t
Patient teaching: nose and sinus assessment Patient teaching: nose and sinus assessment
(a) A photograph of a radial immunodiffusion reaction for measurement of patient IgA concentrations. ... (a) A photograph of a radial immunodiffusion reaction for measurement of patient IgA concentrations. ...
Question Question
Functions application question Functions application question
Video: Basic rhythm - control centers in medulla oblongata, spirograph and normal tidal cycle

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library