A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, manic phase, and displays extreme hyperactivity, agitation, talkativeness, and emotional lability. Which is the highest priority nursing diagnosis?
a. Risk for injury related to extreme hyperactivity
b. Disturbed thought processes related to manic state
c. Impaired social interaction related to excessive verbalization
d. Impaired sensory perception related to biochemical alterations
Question 2
Which client is most likely a candidate for involuntary commitment?
A) The client who refuses to take medication
B) The client who is singing in the street and disturbing neighbors
C) The client who refuses to participate in therapy
D) The client who is homeless
Nurse-patient interaction; nonverbal communication
Mammography. (a) A health-care professional assists the patient to ensure the breast is placed ideal
Patient teaching: lung assessment
Sequence of patient positions for heart auscultation
Toxoplasma gondii in the heart of an HIV patient.
Denture sore mouth in a patient who never removed partial dentures at night.