A community psychiatric nurse assesses that a patient with a mood disorder is more depressed than on the previous visit a month ago; however, the patient says, I feel the same.
Which intervention supports the nurse's assessment while preserving the patient's autonomy?
a. Arrange for a short hospitalization.
b. Schedule weekly clinic appointments.
c. Refer the patient to the crisis intervention clinic.
d. Call the family and ask them to observe the patient closely.
Question 2
A patient hurriedly tells the community mental health nurse, Everything's a disaster I can't concentrate. My disability check didn't come. My roommate moved out, and I can't afford the rent. My therapist is moving away. I feel like I'm coming apart.
Which nursing diagnosis applies
a. Decisional conflict, related to challenges to personal values
b. Spiritual distress, related to ethical implications of treatment regimen
c. Anxiety, related to changes perceived as threatening to psychological equilibrium
d. Impaired environmental interpretation syndrome, related to solving multiple problems affecting security needs
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Symptoms of a patient in shock.
The medical assistant often has to reassure and comfort the patient before effective communication c
Cyanosis as shown here at the patient’s fingertips results from a lack of oxygen in the tissues
DSM-5 Criteria for Substance Use Disorder
Head of a patient with tertiary syphilis.