Author Question: The nurse is wondering why Martha continually picks at her clothing and dusts herself off before ... (Read 14 times)

shenderson6 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse is wondering why Martha continually picks at her clothing and dusts herself off before walking. One way to assess the purpose of her behavior is to

1. ask her about it.
2. do research in a psychiatric text.
3. ask her family to explain her actions.
4. review her old psychiatric medical records.

Question 2

A category 5 hurricane is approaching. Which change in an individual's vital signs is most likely?

a. Pulse rate changes from 90 to 72
b. Pupil size changes from 6 mm to 4 mm
c. Complaints of intestinal cramping begin
d. Blood pressure changes from 114/62 to 136/78

ebonylittles · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
Many clients will share themselves when they have trust and someone is willing to take the time to listen.

Answer to Question 2

D
This frightening experience would stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, causing a release of norepinephrine, an excitatory neurotransmitter. It prepares the body for fight or flight. Increased blood pressure, pupil size, and pulse rate signify release of norepinephrine. Intestinal cramping would be associated with stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system.