The client is experiencing a crisis. Using principles of crisis theory, what is the nurse's priority assessment?
A) The client's social-interpersonal history
B) The length of time since the event occurred
C) The family history in relation to mental illness
D) The client's perception of the situation
Question 2
The client overdosed on amitriptyline (Elavil). The nurse would expect to see which of the following symptoms? Select all that apply.
A) Seizures
B) Increased coronary blood flow
C) Arrhythmia
D) Hallucinations
E) Agitation
The nurse needs to inform the patient with impaired vision when a touch is to occur and ask permissi
The nurse cares for the postop client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).
To increase pressure using body weight, lean on your client.
Apply the substance to the client’s posterior leg with one smooth stroke. To stabilize the ...
Apply the substance to the client’s upper chest.
Testing the Achilles tendon reflex with client in a sitting position