A client becomes upset after speaking with his wife on the telephone. He begins to pace the floor and rub his chest. The interventions that are collaborative nursing roles are to:
a. console the client
b. offer to sit and talk with the client
c. obtain an electrocardiogram (EKG)
d. assist the client to practice relaxation exercises
Question 2
A client comes to an emergency department reporting severely depressed mood and suicidal ideation. Toxicology tests reveal that the client is abusing cocaine.
Because the client is unable to contract for safety, the client is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit for evaluation. Within 2 days, the client is in a normal mood, performing all self-care, laughing and interacting with peers, and eating all of his meals. How should a nurse analyze the client's behavior at admission?
A) Dysthymia, late onset
B) Major depression, single episode, severe
C) Substance-induced mood disorder
D) Bipolar disorder, type I, most recent manic
A nurse adjusts the rate of a client’s IV.
Three toddlers sit on the floor playing with a toy.
Using small, circular strokes, exfoliate the client’s neck and back.
Inspection of client
Nursing Care Plan Process: Client with High Blood Lipid Levels
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