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formula1 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which patient statement assures the nurse that the patient's immediate psychiatric emer-gency has been resolved?

a. Will I ever be able to go back to my family and job?
b. I don't ever want to feel so out of control ever again.
c. Will you please ask the doctor if I can have a pill for my nerves?
d. I will let you know if I start feeling the need to hurt myself again.

Question 2

Which patient has the greatest risk for the development of a psychiatric emergency?

a. The schizophrenic older adult living on the streets
b. The anorexic young adult hospitalized for treatment
c. The orphaned teenager who lives with grandparents
d. The teenager who has a problem with authority figures

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The primary factor that distinguishes a psychiatric emergency from other types of crises and medical emergencies is the presence or threat of danger to the self or others. When the patient expresses the willingness to alert the staff when such feelings are occurring there is reason to believe the immediate emergency has past. The other options do not exhibit such a sense of willingness on the patient's part.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Populations at high risk for psychiatric emergencies include those with chronic mental pa-thologies, such as chronic schizophrenia, because their emotional stability can be easily dis-rupted. The other patients lack that element of emotional and cognitive fragility and have a responsible support system.