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BrownTown3

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on: Jul 19, 2018
The psychiatric nurse is working with a male client who has refused to take his medications. Which of the following would be a nursing intervention within the psychological dimension?
 
  A) Establish a relationship in order to solve problem around noncompliance with medication regimen.
  B) Encourage the client's attendance at a discharge group.
  C) Administer antidepressant agents as ordered.
  D) Observe for therapeutic effects and side effects of the medication.

Question 2

The following outcome would be expected if the nursing intervention were to provide reality orientation to a patient:
 
  A) The patient writes examples of positive thoughts about self.
  B) The patient reports feelings of calmness after therapy.
  C) The patient identifies the day of the week/month/season of year.
  D) The patient accepts reality as stated by the nurse.


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Eazy416

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

Ans: A
The only intervention that deals with the psychological dimension of care is the correct answer. The others have to do with behavior and physiological dimensions of care.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
The correct answer is the only option that reflects that the patient is oriented to reality and can demonstrate this orientation by an action or behavior.


BrownTown3

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Wow, this really help

tranoy

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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