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Lisaclaire

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A patient became acutely anxious and hysterical in response to the stress of the patient's home being destroyed by fire the previous evening. The immediate nursing goal for the patient is the:
 
  a. patient will be stabilized.
  b. illness will go into remission.
  c. patient will completely recover.
  d. patient will achieve optimal wellness.

Question 2

A client with paranoid schizophrenia is admitted to a psychiatric unit. A nurse introduces herself to the client and begins the admission assessment.
 
  Which phase of the nurseclient relationship begins when the individuals first meet and is characterized by an agreement to continue meeting and assessing needs?
  A) Pre-interaction
  B) Orientation
  C) Working
  D) Termination


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johnpizzaz

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

A
According to the Stuart Stress Adaptation Model, the nursing goal for the crisis stage is the stabilization of the patient.

Answer to Question 2

B


Lisaclaire

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM

peter

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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