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kamilo84

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A patient diagnosed with major depression has lost 20 pounds in one month, has chronic low self-esteem, and a plan for suicide. The patient has taken an antidepressant medication for 1 week. Which nursing intervention has the highest priority?
 
  a. Implement suicide precautions.
  b. Offer high-calorie snacks and fluids frequently.
  c. Assist the patient to identify three personal strengths.
  d. Observe patient for therapeutic effects of antidepressant medication.

Question 2

A new staff nurse completes an orientation to the psychiatric unit. This nurse will expect to ask an advanced practice nurse to perform which action for patients?
 
  a. Perform mental health assessment interviews.
  b. Prescribe psychotropic medication.
  c. Establish therapeutic relationships.
  d. Individualize nursing care plans.


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bigsis44

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

ANS: A
Implementing suicide precautions is the only option related to patient safety. The other options, related to nutrition, self-esteem, and medication therapy, are important but are not priorities.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Prescriptive privileges are granted to master's-prepared nurse practitioners who have taken special courses on prescribing medication. The nurse prepared at the basic level performs mental health assessments, establishes relationships, and provides individualized care planning. Note that this question was also offered for Chapter 1.


kamilo84

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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